Poetry Slam
Here are the elements that we have discussed so far.

• Central image
• metaphor/simile
• access the five senses
• statistics/quotes/facts

Today we talked about the mic drop ending. It should be very clear when the poem is over. It should NEVER be necessary to say “That’s it” or “I’m done now”. You leave the audience with a roar or a whisper that makes them think.

We also discussed pacing. SLOW DOWN! Young people tend to speak too fast. Vary your tempo. Sometimes you will speed up to create excitement and tension but the parts you really want people to hear must…….. be………. slowed……. down.