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How to Host an Open Mic Poetry Party ActivityHow to Host an Open Mic Poetry Party Activity
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Poetry4kids
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3rd - 8th
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English Language Arts
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How to Host an Open Mic Poetry Party

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  • Poem
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Four steps to Open Mic Night! The location, invitations, supplies, and party favors are all part of the process in planning and hosting a fun-filled gathering where scholars read aloud an original poem or one by their favorite author. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry, public speaking, poetry writing, reading aloud

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • For those that do not wish to be on stage, give them the opportunity to record their reading either video or audio
  • Plan the function during the school day, invite other classes as well as family members 
  • Enlist the help of fellow teachers or parent volunteers to help with invitations, set up, and party favors  

Classroom Considerations

  • The time allotted reflects time for the party 
  • Planning a party may take several days or weeks depending on when and where you wish to have it 

Pros

  • Includes three activities to boost audience members' excitement 
  • Encourages writing poetry for fun 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4 SL.3.4 SL.3.6 SL.4.4 SL.4.6 SL.5.4 SL.5.6 W.6.4 W.7.4 W.8.4 SL.6.4 SL.6.6 SL.7.4 SL.7.6 SL.8.4 SL.8.6

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