1 / 2Brave New Voices: The YOUTH SPEAKS Guide to Teaching Spoken Word Poetry
Brave New Voices is a teaching guide from YOUTH SPEAKS for bringing spoken word poetry into middle and high school English classrooms. It outlines a practical five-week course with writing, self-reflection, performance and guidance for staging a teen poetry slam.
At a glance
- Presents a five-week course focused on writing, self-reflection and performance.
- Uses student examples from spoken word poetry workshops.
- Includes guidance for staging a teen poetry slam.
- Designed for middle and high school English classrooms.
Reference price: $33.50
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A defined five-week course gives teachers a structure for planning a spoken word poetry unit.
- Connects poetry writing with reflection, performance and a culminating teen slam.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Heinemann |
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| Publication date | September 25, 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0867095083 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0867095081 |
| Weight listed | 7.2 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches |
| Reading age | 14 - 17 years |
|---|---|
| Grade level | 9 - 12 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Middle and high school English teachers planning spoken word poetry lessons.
- Educators seeking a classroom sequence that combines poetry writing and performance.
- Readers looking for teen poetry slam planning guidance.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a student workbook or a collection of poems rather than a teaching guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the guide cover?
It presents spoken word poetry methods, a five-week course on writing, self-reflection and performance, and guidelines for staging a teen poetry slam.
Who is the book intended for?
The listing describes it for middle and high school English classrooms, with an indicated reading age of 14 - 17 years and grade level 9 - 12.
Does it include a ready-made poetry slam plan?
The listing says the guide provides guidelines for staging a teen poetry slam. It does not specify the full materials or preparation required.
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