More Than a Slam

A Guide to Teaching Spoken Word Poetry in the Secondary Classroom
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-62531-610-3
Verlag: Stenhouse Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

In this book, Cait Miner Kay shares a comprehensive framework for integrating spoken word poetry into your teaching practice. Whether you’re new to spoken word or looking to enhance your program, Kay will show you how to guide your poets to discover the power of their voices, share their stories, and build lasting connections.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Miner Kay, Cait

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Where it all Begins: Creating the Spoken Word Classroom 1. Embracing the Benefits of Teaching Spoken Word Poetry 2. Building a Spoken Word Community 3. Designing a Spoken Word Curriculum  Part II: We Write Life: Exploring Spoken Word Poetry Units  4. Writing Poetry to More Deeply Know Ourselves 5. Writing Poetry to Resist Injustice 6. Writing Poetry to Tell Our Stories  Part III: From Page to Stage: Producing Shows with Students  7. Coaching Writing and Performance for the Stage 8. Curating a Showcase 9. Hosting a Poetry Slam

Über Autor(innen)

Cait Miner Kay has been an educator in the School District of Philadelphia since 2008. A graduate of Temple University, she currently serves as a school-based teacher leader and spoken word poetry teacher at the Academy at Palumbo high school. Cait is also the co-director of Philly Slam League, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people discover the power of their voices through weekly spoken word poetry competitions. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband Matthew and her daughters Adia Sherrill and Bennu Jane. This is her first book.