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Agenda:

1.      Think first… If you had to pick one way to experience a slam poem, would you prefer to watch the performer or read along as you listen?

2.      Paragraph frame:

·         I prefer to listen to a poem while (reading along/ watching the performance) because ____________. For example, in “Immortality,” ________________.

1.      Brainstorm songs that you may want to present about. Write as many possible songs as you can in 5 minutes (can look up on iPod). Songs lyrics are more important than sound and they need to be…

·         One you enjoy the meaning of or want to know the deeper meaning of.

·         Contains literary devices or some figurative meaning you can explain to the class.

2.      Share! Then grab a netbook and look at the lyrics of the songs. Look for the one with the most literary devices (refer to your worksheet).

3.      Tomorrow, we will look at another Rudy Francisco poem: one live version and one studio recording.