Aaron Jafferis Break Free Poetry

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Program Type Workshop
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum/a Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Young Adult (18 - 21 years old)
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Testimonial

"Aaron came prepared with various graphic organizers and scaffolds to help students express their ideas creatively. The scaffolds allowed students the freedom to write what they wanted, but gave structure to those who needed it. I feel confident that I can replicate some of the teaching Aaron did with my students in future years."

-Akimi Nelken, Wilbur Cross High School teacher

Description

We will use movement and sound to explore what is making us feel trapped, stuck, or un-free. Then we will create spoken word poems describing our true selves, our feelings, or our freedom! Participants will learn how metaphor, memory, and imagination can turn our lives into poetry, and will come away with a personal vision of what liberation looks and feels like. Students may also work together in small groups, creating powerful group spoken word pieces around a common theme.

Objectives

Students will learn basics of poetry: purpose, form, sound, figurative language
Students will use creative writing to express their selves and feelings

Pricing Information

$370 one workshop
$515 back to back workshops

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Program Length

45-90 minutes

Participants

maximum 30

Technical Specifications

required: pencils and paper for participants

ideally:
projector & speakers to plug in a MacBook
whiteboard or chalkboard
laptops or tablets for participants
access to a shared drive or google docs