Workshop 13: Planning A Poetry Slam Part of Exploring Our Values Through Poetry In This Section Introduction From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry 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 after the... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry ACTIVITY MINUTES Opening 5 Activity 1: You and the Poetry Slam, Part II 15 Activity 2: Small Group Planning 25 Activity 3: What Next?... Spiritual Preparation From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry One activity in today's workshop involves small group planning.... Opening From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gather around the chalice. Activity 1: You And The Poetry Slam, Part Ii From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Books and handouts of poetry that participants either have used in previous program workshops or may... Activity 2: Small Group Planning From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Paper and pencils or computers and printer Poetry anthologies suitable for youth... Activity 3: What Next? From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Preparing for the Poetry Slam Review Preparation for Activity To the extent that is permitte... 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 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 key role in... Faith In Action: Practicing The Choral Reading From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Poems submitted by the congregation Paper, pens or pencils, or computer and printer Optional: Copier... Alternate Activity 1: Rainy Day Plan From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry Activity time: 50 minutes Materials for Activity Poetry anthologies suitable for youth (see Find Out More for suggestions) Preparation for Activity If... Taking It Home: Planning A Poetry Slam From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry 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 I need to do... Handout 1: Preparing for the Poetry Slam Review From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry During the final workshop of this program, your leaders will ask you to reflect on your Poetry Slam experience.... 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.... 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.