Did you know….

Glossophobia-The fear of public speaking

A Sunday Times of London survey of 3,000 Americans

found that 41% listed “public speaking” as their number one

fear!

How would

you like a

morning of no

class?

Prizes!!!

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A one night stay at the Ramada and four water park passes

2013 SFSD Grade 8

What is a poetry slam?

• Performing poetry in a competitive manner

• Performers choose a topic important to them and write a poem in the format of their choice.

Recite the poem using voice, literary terms, and movement

Performers are judged by members of an audience and scored on a scale from one to ten

What are the rules?

• All poems must be your own work. You cannot choose a poem someone else wrote and read it.

• You will have 3 minutes or less to perform your poem.

What kind of poem do I write?

• You can write any type of poem. Most poetry slam contestants write free verse poems.

• Free verse poems do not have a set rhyme or rhythm. There are no rules about line length.

NOTE: Think of free verse as spoken music!

What do I write about?

Anything!! You get to choose! (As long as it’s appropriate)

Suggestions:Friends FamilyTeen IssuesSports Vacations NatureLove DislikesHobbies

* Make sure to choose something you are care about! *

Examples from teen

students:

April 29, 2013

9:30-11:30

Washington Pavilion

Participants: Top 20 students chosen from all 5 SF middle schools