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Slam Finalists: 2012

There were many, many outstanding performances in all three classes, and choosing three top finishers in some classes proved extremely difficult. I want to encourage all of you to consider participating during Open Mic. Great job!

The finalists for this year's slam are...

FROM PERIOD 1:

Alina Burke (will perform during Period 6)

Becca Mercer (will perform during Period 4)

Bianca Sierra (will perform during Period 5)

FROM PERIOD 3:

Megan DePaso (will perform during Period 6)

James Barley-Fuentes (will perform during Period 6)

James Miscione (will perform during Period 5)

FROM PERIOD 5 (VERY, VERY, VERY TOUGH TO BREAK THE MULTI-PERFORMER TIE IN THIS CLASS):

Asha Esprit (will perform during Period 5)

Natalia Navarro (will perform during Period 6)

Cara Popeski (will perform during Period 5)

I also want to commend all of the following performers, all of whom did an exceptional job during the semi-final rounds:

Stephanie Carver

John Murphy

Meredith O'Brien

Stephanie Opiyo

Sabina Prijic

Alec Ronstadt

Devin Stewart

Nic Varela

Published May 18, 2012 04:11 PM Comment

TUCSON YOUTH POETRY SLAM EVENTS

WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 16 (@7:30PM):

Tucson Youth Poetry, Hypnotic, and musician Kaia Chesney perform at Casa Libre en el Solana (on 4th Ave., close to Tucson High).

More info: http://casalibre.org/programs/edge/may12/may12.html

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Saturday, May 19:

5pm wrkshp, 7pm slam, Bentley's (1730 E Speedway: TYPS SummerSlam!
It's that time again! Once the regular season ends, the SummerSlams begin. What are SummerSlams? Come see for yourself: they're a perfect time to get involved for the first time, plus offer a great chance to try out new material. May's slam features a workshop by the TYPS' own Sarah Gonzales!

Go here for up-to-date information about TYPS events:

http://tucsonyouthslam.blogspot.com/

MONTHLY YOUTH SLAMS AND WORKSHOPS

SLAM WORKSHOP & Volunteer Meeting 5:00-6:30pm

POETRY SLAM: 7:00-10:00pm, signup at 6:30

At BENTLEY'S 1730 E Speedway
near the UofA, across from McDonald's, extra parking behind the building and in the UofA lot on Cherry & Speedway

Published Jan 26, 2012 11:35 AM Comment

Homework and Announcements, Updated 05/17/12

FRESHMAN ENGLISH REMINDERS, HOMEWORK AND LINKS:

FOR VOCABULARY LISTS AND FLASHCARDS, GO HERE: http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/dherring/dherring/Vocabulary.html

FRESHMAN ENGLISH HOMEWORK

For Wednesday and Thursday, May 16-17

Bring whatever materials you need to work productively on your Inferno game.

For Friday, May 18

Finish creating your Inferno game. Bring it to class on Friday.

JUNIOR AP HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

POETRY SLAMS:

Semi-final rounds in individual English classes on Thursday and Friday, May 17-18. Everyone must perform at least one poem during this round, either as an individual or with two-four other students. Extra credit points available if you perform a second poem.
Top two performers from the semi-finals advance to the finals in the Auditorium on Monday, May 21.

PROMPTS TO HELP YOU GENERATE IDEAS FOR YOUR POEM(S):

Write for 10 minutes, uninterrupted; do not edit for grammar, syntax, or conventions. "First thought; best thought."--Allen Ginsberg

1) A continuation of what you began writing during our workshop in April:

·"I am not who you think I am..."

·"You think I am a _______ , but really I am a _____." (metaphor)

2) A response to one of the slam pieces you have heard/watched.

3) A letter you would like to write or a conversation you would like to have with an important figure in our society (the President, a famous religious leader, a cultural icon, etc.)

4) A rant about a political, social, educational, or ecological issue about which you'd like to speak your mind

5) A description of and/or reflection on an "exploded moment": a short event or conversation that later took on much greater significance.

6) A reinterpretation of some moment or issue from a vastly different perspective from your own (adopt a persona).

*For other resources related to slam poetry, go here (and/or search on YouTube to find poets whose work you enjoy): http://www.uhseport.net/published/j/gl/jglass/collection/4/*

Published Sep 8, 2009 11:56 AM Comment

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