Jan 17 2025 Spoken Word Poetry Review & Sample - "RP8"

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Silent Read 20 min 

Spoken Word Poetry Review & Sample


   Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet. We reviewed his work - We Are More - on Monday. Review this work if you missed Monday's class. 

 “Bullying” 

    • What comes to mind when you hear this word?
    • What are some examples of how people might feel or act as a result of bullying?
    • Have you ever seen someone overcome difficult challenges related to bullying?
  • Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet who shares his own story of overcoming childhood bullying through poetry.

Set the Purpose:

  • We will watch and analyze To This Day Project, a spoken word poem that explores the lasting impact of bullying and celebrates resilience.

2. Viewing & Discussion 

Activity:

  1. Video of To This Day Project. Ask students to pay attention to:
    • The emotions conveyed.
    • Specific words, images, or phrases that stand out.
    • The overall message or theme.

“My experiences with violence in schools still echo throughout my life but standing to face the problem has helped me in immeasurable ways. Schools and families are in desperate need of proper tools to confront this problem. This piece is a starting point.” 

–Shane Koyczan

Small Pair Discussion: 10 min

  • In groups of 3-4, students will discuss:
    • What lines or moments in the poem stood out to you? Why?
    • How does Shane Koyczan use tone, rhythm, and imagery to emphasize his message?
    • What emotions did you feel while watching the video?

Class Sharing:

  • Groups share highlights of their discussions
  • What is the poem’s message/theme? Student’ lives, school culture, and broader societal issues?


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