ERIC Number: EJ627769
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0739-0084
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We Speak in Streetlights: A Workshop in Spoken Word Poetry.
Herndon, Scott; Weiss, Jen
Teachers & Writers, v32 n4 p1-10 Mar-Apr 2001
Describes a workshop in spoken word poetry. Presents a brief history of spoken word poetry. Describes ways of building the community and using hip-hop and rhythm in spoken word poetry. Lists and discusses nine exercises in rhythm and tone. Discusses the final week and the process of revision of the workshop. Concludes with a checklist of logistics and last-minute thoughts. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Development, Language Rhythm, Poetry, Secondary Education, Workshops
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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