Monday, January 8, 2018

Poetry As An Effective Medium

Hello Poets

Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement.  It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language.  However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well.  Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!

1. Prompts
2. Film Clip -Jason Reynolds - "Words on the Page"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epJZTcAeTxE
2. Finish article - "Why Poetry is the best Medium..." - Work Check, Discussion
3. Article - "The Inherent Problem w/Slam...." - Annotate, Take Notes
4. Film Clip - PLHS Poetry Slam
5. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA

HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Is Poetry the New Adult Coloring Book"

EC
Lyrical Exchange Tonight
Poetry Club on Wednesday

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