Workshop 12: Poems On Stage: Exploring Poetry Out Loud Part of Exploring Our Values Through Poetry In This Section Introduction From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words. Workshop-at-a-Glance From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry ACTIVITY MINUTES Opening 5 Activity 1: Poetry Out Loud 15 Activity 2: Speaking Our Own Words 20 Activity 3: You and the Poetry Slam, Part I 15 Faith in... Spiritual Preparation From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry This workshop begins the preparations for a Poetry Slam. Asking youth to perform for non-peers is a challenge.... Opening From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Use the Opening designed by your group or the one provided... Activity 1: Poetry Out Loud From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Recording or live computer link of poetry read aloud Print-outs of the poems to be heard DVD or CD play... Activity 2: Speaking Our Own Words From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Pencils or pens and journals Optional: Computers and printers Preparation for Activity Decide how much... Activity 3: You And The Poetry Slam, Part I From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Journals Preparation for Activity Write the date, time, and place for the Poetry... Closing From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice Singing the Living Tradition Description of Activity Use the Closing designed by your group or t... Leader Reflection and Planning From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Planning a performance for workshop participants is a big job. Take time to check in with your co-leader on how each of you is feeling.... Faith In Action: Planning A Choral Reading From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: 8.5 x 11 inch paper and art materials for creating flyers A box or basket to collect submissi... Alternate Activity 1: Poetry Out Loud From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Print-outs of the poems to be read aloud Poetry anthologies suitable for youth (see Find Out More for... Alternate Activity 2: The Spoken Word From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Provide books, handouts, and other resources to allow participants a choice of poems for the activity (... Taking It Home: Poems On Stage: Exploring Poetry Out Loud From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words. —... Find Out More From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Youth Speaks Online is the nation's leading non-profit presenter of spoken word performance, education, and youth development programs. The Library of... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Exploring Our Values Through Poetry NEXT: Introduction Download all of Exploring Our Values Through Poetry (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.