[LIT] online poetry slam

[Lucinda Marcello]

I would like to do this. Would it work with middle schoolers?

Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill IVEY" <bivey at sbschool.org>
To: <lit at literacyworkshop.org>
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Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:41 PM
Subject: [LIT] online poetry slam


> Hi!
>
> National Poetry Month (in the U.S. anyway) is fast approaching, and with
> it the annual online poetry slam. Keith is waiting for one last piece of
> information from me to put together the registration page. In the
> meantime, if you're interested, please send me an email and I'll add you
> to the list.
>
> For the many newcomers to our list since last year: the online poetry
> slam, which takes place in April, joins together approximately 12
> classrooms from places as diverse as our listserve membership (meaning
> quite diverse!). Each class is assigned a blog, and begins by posting a
> general introduction. During the next approximately two weeks, students
> post poems they wish to share with the group. This is followed by a period
> of comments, with each school committing to help ensure every student-poet
> has his/her work commented upon. At the end, the entire experience
> (introductions, poems and comments) is archived for posterity.
>
> There is a modest entry fee to help defray Keith's time and expenses. It
> is a ton of fun, and I highly encourage anyone thinking of joining to send
> me (privately) an email). Last year, it filled up quite quickly, so the
> sooner you respond, the better.
>
> See you online!
>
> Take care,
> Bill Ivey
> Stoneleigh-Burnham School
>
>
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