Part 1: Write a spoken word poem that is highlighted and annotated (including identified devices and explanation of effectiveness, connotation/ denotation chart)
Part 2: Write a 1 paragraph analysis of the poem including: background information on the topic/ issue, main idea or message & connection to you, key devices used—elaborate on device choices and their effect on the poem
Part 3: Perform your Spoken Word poem
You will choose a topic that is of interest to you or that you feel strongly about.
You will brainstorm, draft and write your poem
Decide what tone you want your poem to convey. How do you want to make the audience feel? You must use at least 4 of the poetic devices that we have analyzed in this unit, vivid imagery, allusions, effective use of rhythm & rhyming etc