Posted by Celia Brogan “Anyone can lead a walk because everyone is an expert on the places they live, work, and play.” Have you heard of Jane’s Walks? Inspired by the work of Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walks are neighbourhood walking tours, led by a member of the community. The tour routes and content are as […]
Poetry Month: day 20
Well, this April has been pretty good, poetry-wise. I will finish this series by telling you about a poetry month initiative I run in my school. The idea was shared with me by a colleague and I’ve modified it a bit. I wouldn’t be surprised if other schools do it too. It’s called Poem in […]
Poetry Month: day 11
Slam poetry is often generated from a place of core feeling. Not always, of course, but much of the compelling performance and slam poetry to be found online and at local poetry slams seems to originate deep in the speaker’s heart. Because the topics are so close to the speakers, we often hear pieces about […]
Poetry Month – day 4
I have two words for you: Shane Koyczan. You may remember him from a lunch-time salon at a BCTELA conference a few years ago, or you might have seen him preform at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Shane Koyczan is a BC spoken word artist, poet, and author. He has won a number of slam poetry […]
Poetry Month: day 3
Have you heard of Poetry in Voice / Les voix de la poesie? It’s a recitation contest for Canadian high school students. They have a useful teachers’ page with lesson ideas and link to other resources. Speaking poetry aloud can completely change the way students can access poetry. I just saw that this year’s national […]