This club style class and workshop is about students working together to improve their SLAM poems. Daily format will vary based on student desires; however, the typical format will allow students to share or perform their poetry and receive feedback from the group. Students will also receive suggestions and activities to help in their growth both speaking and writing. These may include short writing activities, acting exercises, or speaking exercises. The first few weeks will focus on how to write and perform a slam poem in order to develop a club culture; however, the hope is that the course becomes student driven with student work as soon as possible.

Anticipated Schedule
Understanding Slam Poetry a basic introduction
How to write a slam poem
How to perform a slam poem
student poems and presentations

This class is part of my "Vagabond Poetry Series." Students may simply take one course, or they may enroll in multiple courses at the same time. While these courses are related, no two courses will cover the exact same content.

The Vagabond Poetry Series:

Slam Jam: Introduction to Spoken Word Poetry
SLAM Speak: Spoken Word Poetry and Analysis
Spoken Word Poetry for English Language Learners
1:1 Slam Poetry Writing and Speaking
Slam Poetry Writing Club and Workshop
Understanding Poetry Through Country Music
Creative Writing: Slam Poetry
Monthly Poetry Slam