

Want some more help teaching slam poetry? I’ve got you covered. This is just a start, but please, comment with more suggestions! I’m always looking for more! School shootings from the perspective of a shooter

I actually have used this for 6th grade, taking out a few choice parts Writing/how to write/importance of poetryĭefinitely inappropriate for my middle school, though they blow me away. I’ve used this for Socratic Seminar before BUT, all are definitely grounds for high school, and definitely still awesome: Name/Linkīullying. Words for “White Boy Privilege”ĭepending on your school, these next one might be a little intense, inappropriate, or advanced for middle school. White student examining his own privilege. Great for teaching personification and alliteration One is a poem with number puns, and the other two are inspiring poems about the world. Various also talks about story of 6th grade slam poetģ poems: 59, Paper People, and The Sunshine Kid May want to preview before showing)Ĭritiquing digital use–major hit, all grades “ B” (*F-Bomb warning–somewhere in the second half.

(About slam poetry competition in Chicago) Awesome wordplay and great poem to kick off slam poetry Poem demanding that people slam about what matters. Slam poems that may be appropriate for middle or high school classrooms: Name/Link Looking for a Slam Poetry Unit Plan? Click here! It’s on sale!!–> The lesson could be appropriate for all ages.

If you want ideas for how to use them, check out my introduction to slam poetry lesson plan here. It’s hard to keep track of which ones are and which ones aren’t, so FINALLY, here’s a list of ones that are tried and true. Slam poetry is a little bit of an obsession of mine, and as a teacher that has taught grades 6-12 ELA, I’m always scrolling through slam poems to find ones that are both inspiring, awesome, and appropriate for the age group. Interested in using slam poetry examples in your classroom, but not sure which poem would best? I’ve got you.
