Monday Tuesday May 14/ 15 spoken word performances

At this time, I should have received your slam poem OR you have a copy-either hand-written or printed. 

I printed out all that were received by 6 am Monday. 

In class: sharing your poem. (class participation grade and writing grade, if you decided to memorize.)

Review of rubric (class handout / copy below)

Volunteers first, otherwise alphabetical order. 

Spoken Word is writing that is meant to be read out loud.  Your writing should have  words and phrases that project onto the minds of the listeners like vivid images, sounds, actions and other sensations. If your poem is rich with imagery, your listeners will see, smell, feel and maybe even taste what you’re telling them. 

Performance. Spoken word poems are written to be performed. After your poem is written, practice performing the poem with the elements of good stage presence in mind. 

 It is important to maintain Eye Contact – Don’t stare at the floor, or hide behind a piece of paper/phone. From time to time, look into the eyes of people in the audience to capture their attention. 

Projection  is also crucial, so remember to speak loudly and clearly so that your voice can be heard from a distance.

 Enunciation helps the listeners to hear exactly what you say. Don’t mumble. Speak clearly and distinctly so that the audience can understand what you are saying

. Facial Expressions  help animate your poem. You’re not a statue: smile if you’re reading something happy. Look angry if your poem is about anger. This might sound silly, but using the appropriate facial expressions help express various emotions in your performance.

 Gestures such as hand motions and body movements emphasize different elements of your performance. Choose the right gestures for your poem.

REMEMBER: SPOKEN WORD MUST BE WELL SPOKEN

  

Poetry Slam Rubric For Class

27-28=A+, 25-26=A, 23-24=A-, 21-22=B+, 19- 20=B, 17-18=B-, 16- 17=C+, 14-15=C, 10-13= C-, 7-9=   65

Content: Poetic Devices

4.Poem uses more than five (5) examples of figurative language and/or poetic devices in their poem. Elements are used effectively to add meaning to the poem.

3. Poem uses five (5) examples of figurative Language and/or poetic devices. Elements are used effectively to add meaning to the poem.

2. Some required elements are missing. Elements present are used somewhat effectively to add meaning to the poem.

1. Poem uses one (1) or fewer of the required elements and elements that are present are ineffectively utilized.

Content: Originality

4. The poem is original, unique, and creative. A Fresh twist on the theme.

3. The poem is fairly original, unique and creative. Theme has a fairly fresh twist.

2. The poem is somewhat original, unique, and creative.

1. The poem is not original, unique, or creative.

Content: Audience

4.The poem is appropriate for and connects well with the audience.

3. The poem is appropriate for and connects with the audience.

2. The poem is appropriate for the audience and a connection with the audience somewhat.

1. The poem is inappropriate for the audience and make no connection.

Content: Emotional Connection

4. The poem contains honest, passionate, personal content.  The poem is an extension of the poet’s individual identity, truth, and beliefs.

3. The poem contains fairly honest, passionate, personal content.  The poem is mostly an extension of the poet’s individual identity, truth, and beliefs.

2. The poem contains somewhat honest, passionate, personal content.  The poem is not as connected to the poet’s individual identity, truth or beliefs.

1. The poem does not contain honest, passionate, personal content.  The poem is not connected to the poet’s individual identity, truth, or beliefs.

Presentation: Volume

4. Performance volume is loud enough to be heard and varied very effectively to enhance delivery and add interest and emphasis

3. Performance volume is loud enough to be heard and varied to enhance delivery and add interest and emphasis.

2. Performance volume is sometimes loud enough to be heard, and enhances delivery and interest somewhat.

1. Performance is not loud enough to be heard and volume is not varied to add interest or emphasis.

Presentation: Pace

4. Performance pace matches the content and theme very well.  Voice and enunciation add nuances to create an intended tone and message.

3. Performance pace matches the content and theme.  Voice and enunciation add nuances to create an intended tone

and message.

2. Performance pace somewhat matches the content and theme.  Voice and enunciation add to the intended tone and message somewhat.

1. Performance pace rarely matches the content and theme.

. Presentation: Body

. 4. Facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and stage movement are used in a poised and confident manner.

3. Facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and stage movement are used in a fairly poised and confident

manner.

2. Facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and stage movement are sometimes used.

1. Facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact are not used, or do not match the content of the poem.