Session takeaways

• 1 How can spoken-word poetry engage students? See how young poets use language, rhythm, and performance to connect their writing with personal experiences and an audience.
• 2 How can youth poets serve as writing models? Explore how listening to poets and noticing their craft choices can help students develop ideas for their own writing and performance.
• 3 How can teachers encourage students to share poetry? Use the session to start conversations about voice, identity, and audience while creating opportunities for students to write and share original poems.