Lesson 6: Poetry Presentation
There are not many opportunities to demonstrate oral language competency in this course, but here is one.
Watch the following YouTube videos to view these Def Poetry presentations:
Watch the following YouTube videos to view these Def Poetry presentations:
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If you find these presentations interesting, there are many Def Poetry artists on YouTube. Warning: some content may be offensive to some audiences
Each of these artists is performing original poetry. The style of presentation is as important as the content of the poem. Notice how the speakers use tone of voice, pacing (speeding up and slowing down), voice volume, expression, body language including facial expression in order to communicate their message.
Each of these artists is performing original poetry. The style of presentation is as important as the content of the poem. Notice how the speakers use tone of voice, pacing (speeding up and slowing down), voice volume, expression, body language including facial expression in order to communicate their message.
Assignment 16F: (email to your teacher when finished)
Try a Def Poetry Jam yourself. Use either an original poem or one written by another author. Record a video of yourself and send the recording to your teacher. You will be evaluated using the Oral Presentation Rubric.