poetry slam
“SLaMmIn' @ yoUr LiBRarY”
PROVIDENCE’S FIFTH ANNUAL
POETRY SLAM
“the
competitive
art of
performance
poetry”
What is it? Do you
write poetry? Do you love reading poetry? Come and perform your original poem or a favorite poem written by another
writer.
Where? Providence
Library
When?
Wednesday April
1, '09 @ 3:00 PM
Why?
Win a Prize! It’s a competition!
Enjoy Food and Drink!
Win the
admiration & envy
of your peers!
Who? All Providence
Students
What
else? Come be part
of the audience;
support your favorite poet
SOmE SLAmmiN’ guiDeliNEs:
-
Minimum
of 10 lines
-
Required:
Submit an entry form
-
You have to
submit a copy of your poem
at time of sign-up
-
Deadline
for entry: Monday March 30
-
Get an
entry form from your English
teacher or in the
Library.
Or you can
download it here.
HoW WilL I bE “jUdGed”?
How
well
you perform
your poem:
How
you use your voice:
speak clearly
No
mispronunciations, speak
loud enough to be
heard, make
eye contact with the audience.
Use
emotions! Make
us feel what
the poem is about! Use
gestures and don’t
be afraid to move
around!
ACT
your Poem!
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