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Profound and Passionate Poets: Live Classroom Poetry Reading

May 15, 2025

34:22

Pillar: Student-Centered Learning

Amplify student voice and foster authentic literacy through live poetry readings

Center student poetry as a powerful tool for expression, identity, and connection in this live classroom session. Discover how poetry readings create space for student voice while strengthening essential literacy skills and classroom community across K–12 grade levels. This session models how authentic literary moments build student confidence and drive deeper engagement with reading and writing.

What You'll Learn

Leverage poetry readings to amplify student ownership and agency.
Support self-expression through identity-building artistic performance.
Create authentic experiences that drive engagement with traditional ELA curriculum.

Key Themes

Student voice as a primary driver for academic and social engagement.
Authentic audience creation to provide purpose for student-produced writing.
Performance literacy used as a gateway to advanced reading and writing practice.

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