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2 Slam poetry is a movement which became popular in the 1990s. Slam poetry places an emphasis on the performance element of poetry rather than just the content. Many slam poets address racial, economic, and gender inequalities as well as current events. Slam poetry is also known as spoken word poetry. Introduction to Slam Poetry

3 Slam poetry is performed at competitions called poetry slams. At a slam, a poet will perform alone or with a team for an audience. The work is judged just as much on the enthusiasm of the performance as its content. Slams were started by construction worker and poet Marc Smith in 1986 at a Chicago jazz club. The competition quickly gained popularity and spread across the globe. Introduction continued…

4 Slam poetry can be similar to hip-hop music or may use an un-rhyming narrative. Some poets enhance their performances by changing voices and tones, while others sing parts of the poem. Some poets use nothing but their words while others include tap- dancing, beat boxing or choreographed movements. Many academics have criticized slam poetry and have questioned whether it is art or not. Introduction continued…

5 “Touch Screen” “Touch Screen” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAx845QaOc k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAx845QaOc k Slam Poetry Example #1

6 “When Love Arrives” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdJ6aUB2K4g Slam Poetry Example #2

7 “Why I Hate Religion but Love Jesus” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpq Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpq Y Slam Poetry Example #3

8 “Speaking with Conviction” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKyIw9fs8T4 &feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKyIw9fs8T4 &feature=related Slam Poetry Example #4

9 “On Girls Lending Pens” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44sXwJgqUyc &feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44sXwJgqUyc &feature=related Slam Poetry Example #5

10 “Money is Not Happiness” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5FLNFliWYI Slam Poetry Example #6

11 “I’m Taking My Ball and Going Home” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBJoZKe_lLw Slam Poetry Example #7

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