Slam Poem about the book trash
April is National Poetry Month! In honor of this celebration of poetry, you will be writing your own slam poems, focusing on a topic or theme from your spring break pleasure reading books. The term “slam poem” is really an umbrella category for poems meant to be performed for a live audience.
Think about your spring break pleasure reading the book. What were some of the themes and issues? Was one of the themes particularly meaningful to you?
Think of your slam poem as an opportunity to express yourself and share your point of view. Your tone and attitude toward the topic make a difference. Are you angry? Conversational? Humorous? Know how you feel before you write.
