For the first period please work on your slam poem draft. Write. Write freely. Write relatively quickly. Try to avoid worrying about phrases and ideas. Just let words spill out of you for this first draft. Everything can be improved later. Writing is a process.
During period 2 and next class we will be watching a documentary called: Slam Nation, directed by Paul Devlin.
During this year you will be asked to write and film a documentary. Please watch this film and consider how the subject matter is revealed to you through interviews (journalism), performances, and various shots revolving around the NYC slam team. At the heart of the film is their quest (the slam team's) to journey (adventure) to the National Poetry Slam contest.
Famous slam performers and poets include: Saul Williams, Jessica Care Moore, Beau Sia, Taylor Mali, Patricia Smith, and Marc Smith.
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