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Poetry for Performance
PART ONE
One way to produce raw, self-scripted written material is to provide access to a variety of image styles. I do this by physically introducing students to different imaginary “worlds” or “environments”. When working in environments or worlds, it is important first to introduce the idea of “neutral” so students have a place from which to depart and return. Any teacher who has studied yoga, acting, martial arts, meditation, or another discipline that engages this idea can use their own language to introduce the “neutral” body.
Inspiring Writing that Makes You Stand Up and Cheer
Inspiring Writing that Makes You Stand Up and Cheer
By Dawna Proudman
Reading strong poems, full of metaphor, imagery and feeling, will automatically trigger deep responses and inspire stronger writing.
Performing your Work: Finding the Actor Inside of You
Performing your Work: Finding the Actor Inside of You
By Penn Kemp
Explore Climate Change during National Poetry Month 2010!
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Encouraging Amazing Writing
Encouraging Amazing Writing
By Dawna Proudman
Not many of us would tell a new mother that their baby has an ugly nose. Just so, all criticism is caustic when writing is newborn.
The more a person writes, the better their writing will become. The more they enjoy writing, the more they will write. When we encourage what is best about their writing, they will become stronger writers.
Encourage students to love their new creations unconditionally. A week or so later, they will have more perspective. Then you can invite them to ask themselves, “How can I make this piece even better?”
