Lesson 6: Spoken Word
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will understand the characteristics of spoken word poetry, analyze its performance elements,
How does the performative nature of spoken word poetry, blending personal narrative with social commentary, create a unique space for individual and collective voice, and what impact does this have on both the performer and the audience?
RL.11-12.9
W.11-12.5
SL.11-12.4
L.11-12.5
DOK 1-4
Provide varying levels of complexity in the spoken word examples analyzed.
Offer graphic organizers or sentence starters for writing.
Allow students to choose their subject and performance style.
Provide options for alternative performance formats (e.g., audio recording, video recording).
Provide varying levels of scaffolding for the writing and rehearsal process.
Provide opportunities for students to perform in small groups or one-on-one with the teacher.
- Class participation and discussions.
- Written analysis of spoken word performances.
- Original spoken word piece writing and performance.