Spoken Word Assignment

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Total Pages: 35 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 1 Week
File Size: 5 MB
File Type: Zip

Bring creativity, public speaking, and authentic writing into your classroom with this Spoken Word Assignment! This engaging resource guides students through the process of planning, writing, and performing their own spoken word poems, making it a perfect addition to any 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade poetry unit. Whether you're teaching in-person, hybrid, or online, this resource is fully adaptable with printable PDFs and Google Slides™ versions for seamless integration into Google Classroom™.

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What’s Included?

✅ Unit Overview – A structured guide to implementing spoken word poetry in your classroom
✅ Daily Lesson Plans – Step-by-step instructions for engaging instruction
✅ Writing Process Graphic Organizers – Scaffolding to help students brainstorm, draft, and refine their poems
✅ Spoken Word Video Examples – Inspire students with real-world performances (internet required)
✅ Assignment Sheet – Clear expectations and guidelines for student success
✅ Editing Sheet – Support for peer and self-revision
✅ Assessment Criteria – A rubric to simplify grading and provide feedback
✅ Print & Digital Formats - Perfect for in-person or online learning

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Encourages Student Voice – Helps students express their thoughts and opinions through poetry
• Boosts Public Speaking Confidence – Engages students in meaningful performance opportunities
• Meets Multiple Learning Standards – Covers writing, public speaking, and performance skills, making it easy to integrate into ELA, poetry, or even drama lessons.
• Engages Reluctant Writers – Spoken word poetry is a powerful way to encourage self-expression, making it especially effective for students who struggle with traditional writing assignments.
• Saves Teachers Time – Comes with ready-to-use lesson plans, graphic organizers, and assessment tools, so there's no need to create materials from scratch.
• Encourages Creativity & Critical Thinking – Helps students explore personal themes, emotions, and social issues while developing storytelling techniques.
• Fosters a Supportive Classroom Community – Students build confidence as they share their voices in a safe, encouraging environment.
• Flexible for Any Learning Environment – Works for in-person, hybrid, or virtual teaching

Teacher Feedback

1. “Worked well in my classroom!”
2. “A fabulous first assignment for drama class.”
3. “Absolutely love the activities that build-up to the final task. I am using it for speaking and listening skills as well as for drama.”

Give your students a powerful way to share their voices with this engaging Spoken Word Assignment! This assignment is found in these units: 6th Grade Poetry Unit, 7th Grade Poetry Unit, and 8th Grade Poetry Unit.