Year 9 - English
Planning and creating a slam poem
Creating and performing slam poetry
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about slam poetry and practise performing it. They first learn what slam poetry is, before analysing and emulating the sounds used in slam poetry. They then plan and create a slam poem, before then developing their performance of it.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to effectively plan and write a slam poem.
Key Notes
- Planning is an important part of the writing process.
- When planning a slam poem you can consider your theme and key ideas to help get you started.
- 'Lifted lines' can be used to create interest and help to develop content.
- Both end and internal rhymes can be used effectively in slam poetry.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a central idea or message in a piece of writing
- refrain: a repeated line or group of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of a stanza
- internal rhyme: when a word in the middle of a line of poetry rhymes with a word at the end, or within, the same line
- end rhyme: when the last words of two or more lines of poetry sound the same
- conform: to adhere to established rules, structures or styles within a specific genre or format
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Slam poetry always has to be serious and about personal or social issues.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Planning is an important part of the writing process. When planning a slam poem you can consider your theme and key ideas to help get you started.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'theme'
a central idea or message in a piece of writing.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Slam poetry always has to be serious and about personal or social issues. Correction: While slam poetry often tackles serious personal and social issues, it can also be playful, humorous or lighthearted. Slam poetry is about expressing yourself in an engaging and authentic way. You can write about anything that matters to you.
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