Workshop 13: Planning A Poetry Slam

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• Introduction

  A goal without a plan is just a wish. — Antoine de Saint-Exupery In today's workshop, you will continue to plan for the Poetry Slam. If...
• Workshop-at-a-Glance

  ACTIVITY MINUTES Opening 5 Activity 1: You and the Poetry Slam, Part II 15 Activity 2: Small Group Planning 25 Activity 3: What Next? 10...
• Spiritual Preparation

  One activity in today's workshop involves small group planning. We get better at working in groups as we mature, and some youth will have...
• Opening

  Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gather around the chalice. As a volunteer lights the chalice, ask the...
• Activity 1: You And The Poetry Slam, Part Ii

  Materials for Activity Books and handouts of poetry that participants either have used in previous program workshops or may peruse today...
• Activity 2: Small Group Planning

  Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Paper and pencils or computers and printer Poetry anthologies suitable for youth Preparation...
• Activity 3: What Next?

  Materials for Activity Handout 1, Preparing for the Poetry Slam Review Preparation for Activity To the extent that is permitted in your...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Chalice Singing the Living Tradition Description of Activity Use the Closing designed by your group or the one...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  Review all the plans for the Poetry Slam and, if applicable, the choral reading and fund-raiser. Decide who will contact others who play a...
• Faith In Action: Practicing The Choral Reading

  Materials for Activity Poems submitted by the congregation Paper, pens or pencils, or computer and printer Optional: Copier Preparation for...
• Alternate Activity 1: Rainy Day Plan

  Materials for Activity Poetry anthologies suitable for youth (see Find Out More for suggestions) Preparation for Activity If planning on...
• Taking It Home

  A goal without a plan is just a wish. — Antoine de Saint-Exupery DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We continued planning for the Poetry Slam. What...
• Handout 1: Preparing for the Poetry Slam Review

  During the final workshop of this program, your leaders will ask you to reflect on your Poetry Slam experience. This handout will get your...
• Find Out More

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