K–6Creative Studio
Spoken Word
Performance poetry
Juniper Jack
RayaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Rich · Rich
- Materials needed
- Hardcover Writing Journal
- Clip-On Lapel Microphone for Smartphone
- The Spoken Word Revolution edited by Mark Eleveld
Why this skill rocks
You can share your amazing stories and big feelings with a microphone, making everyone listen to your powerful words.
2034Where this could take you
You could be performing your inspiring poems at Olympic cultural festivals, sharing Utah's spirit with the world, or even welcoming athletes with your words.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Hardcover Writing Journal
RequiredA dedicated journal for poem drafts, images, and word lists keeps your raw material in one place. Hardcover holds up to heavy use. Wider-ruled pages work well for poetry layout. This is your most important tool — spoken word starts on the page.
Clip-On Lapel Microphone for Smartphone
RequiredRecords your practice and final performances with dramatically better clarity than a phone mic. Clips to your shirt and stays out of the way so you can move freely. Essential for recording performances you can actually learn from.
The Spoken Word Revolution edited by Mark Eleveld
An anthology of slam and performance poetry with essays from major poets about their craft and process. Reading how working poets think about their own work is one of the fastest ways to level up your writing and performance instincts.