4.3 Writer's Workshop - Spoken Word Poem and Critical Thinking Essay
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Introduction
In the last lesson, you read a poem about a dream for a better world. Do you agree with the statement: “Poetry can change the world”?
As you explore poetry through music and spoken word, you will write a "Five Paragraph Essay" - don't worry, the lessons have step-by-step guidance for this. You will also write your own Spoken Word poem. This writing won't be as difficult as it sounds. There is support for these tasks in the lessons, as well as enjoyable music and spoken word poems to enjoy.
You will use your "Critical Thinking Competencies" to analyze evidence, gather information, and make choices for your essay and spoken word poem that will help you create an impact on your audience - your teacher, home facilitator, and anyone else you choose to share this body of work with.
So do you agree with the statement: “Poetry can change the world”?