Slam Poetry Archives | Teacher Off Duty

Slam Poetry Day 1: Speak. Your. Truth.

March 24, 2017 by Jeanne Wolz 2 Comments

So, you’re intrigued by slam poetry, and you want to know how to start using it in the classroom. I get it; slam poetry is so awesome, sometimes I am intimidated by teaching it. But, the good news is that more than likely, your kids are going to love it. And when that happens, you’ve got ... READ the POST

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