The workshop includes an introduction to spoken word poetry, based on students' grade and skill levels. The workshops meet the students where they are and builds from that point, incorporating social skills, coping skills and conflict resolution—all while encouraging the confidence to express themselves artistically.

Writing poetry about social and personal issues can become emotional positively or negatively for some students, and being able to support that student is very important. Teachers or educational supporters should be ready to hear or read things about the students that were unknown and support them through the process.