Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Props, costumes, or music that the group planned to use Copies of the choral reading script Preparation for Activity Make enough copies of the choral reading script for each reader to have one If additional rehearsal time is needed, plan ...

Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gather around the chalice. As a volunteer lights the chalice, ask the group to focus on the word “perform.” Invite participants to speak freely into the space a word or two that they associate with the word “perform.” When...

Activity time: 50 minutes Materials for Activity Poetry anthologies suitable for youth (see Find Out More for suggestions) Preparation for Activity If planning on reading outside, find a suitable spot that will not disturb other groups....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Preparing for the Poetry Slam Review Preparation for Activity To the extent that is permitted in your congregation, distribute participants' telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in order to facilitate the youths' preparation for the...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Paper and pencils or computers and printer Poetry anthologies suitable for youth Preparation for Activity Make sure the room in which you meet is large enough for small groups to spread out and work independently of one another.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Books and handouts of poetry that participants either have used in previous program workshops or may peruse today for inclusion in the Poetry Slam Paper and pencils or computer and printer for writing during the workshop Newsprint and markers...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice Singing the Living Tradition Description of Activity Use the Closing designed by your group or the one provided below....

Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Poems submitted by the congregation Paper, pens or pencils, or computer and printer Optional: Copier Preparation for Activity Collect poems submitted by the congregation, in either hard copy or electronic form. Description of Activity Participants...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gather around the chalice....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Provide books, handouts, and other resources to allow participants a choice of poems for the activity (see Find Out More for suggestions) Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint: What do you think the poem is about? How does it make you feel?...

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 suggestions) Paper and pencils or computer and printer for writing during the workshop Newsprint and markers Preparation for Activity Familiarize...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Journals Preparation for Activity Write the date, time, and place for the Poetry Slam on the newsprint. You could also list the discussion questions (see Description of Activity, below, for the questions). Be ready to direct...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Pencils or pens and journals Optional: Computers and printers Preparation for Activity Decide how much time you can give participants for writing and be sure to have a clock on hand....

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 player or computer with Internet connection Poetry anthologies suitable for youth (see Find Out More for suggestions) Paper and pencils or computer a...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice Singing the Living Tradition Description of Activity Use the Closing designed by your group or the one provided below....

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 submissions Description of Activity Participants prepare to add a choral reading that will involve the congregation in the Poetry Slam....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Use the Opening designed by your group or the one provided below. Gather around the chalice....

Materials for Activity Journals and pens or pencils Description of Activity Participants review their journals and finish incomplete work. As the date for the Poetry Slam approaches, encourage participants to use whatever time remains at the end of the workshops to review the writing in their...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Journals and pens or pencils Preparation for Activity Post the list of poet's tools from Workshop 1, Listening and Speaking with Poetry, where it can be seen by all: Figurative Language Form, Line, Stanza Sound, Rhythm, Repetition Tone and Form...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Small slips of paper Journals and pens or pencils Several envelopes, bowls, boxes-anything in which to collect the slips of paper-one container per category you choose Preparation for Activity In this activity, you will ask participants to contribu...