ALAMO VERSES
Gemini Ink invites you to take a look at
how "poetry slam" can help get your students interested in writing
513 S. Presa
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.734.9673
toll free: 877.734.9673
Simply put, poetry slam is the art of performance poetry. Established in the mid-80s as a means to heighten public interest in poetry, slam has evolved into an international art form emphasizing audience involvement and poetic excellence.
Alamo Verses is a unique opportunity for San Antonio middle school students to work with professional poets to create and learn to perform their own original poetry, then take it to the stage during academic "poetry slam" competitions.
The research shows the following outcomes:
For Students
•Improves attendance
•Increases motivation for learning
•Increases retention
•Improves writing quality
•Increases student self-esteem & self awareness
•Enhances communication & social skills
•Engages multiple learning styles
•Offers immediate feedback
For Teachers
•Extends literacy instruction options
•Develops collaborative teaching skills
•Develops arts integration in classroom
•Develops technology integration in classroom
Already established in New York, Chicago, and Newark as part of the Global WRITeS network, we now have the opportunity to bring this remarkable program to San Antonio!
San Antonio students will not only have the opportunity to take part in city-wide events with participating schools, but nationally - performing their poetry with students in other parts of the country via video conferencing technology.
Come see how it all works, and how you can get this program at your school!
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20; 12:00 noon
WHERE: Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa
PARKING: Parking is available in the Gemini Ink lot on South Presa street, across from El Mirador restaurant.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please email or call Adriana,
Director of Writers in Communities
at 210.734.9673
Who are we?
Gemini Ink is a nonprofit literary arts center based in San Antonio. Our Writers in Communities (WIC) program sends published, professional writers into schools, institutions, and other community settings to work alongside students of all ages and abilities. Having served well over 6,000 individuals since 1998, we continue to pursue innovative partnerships to bring opportunities for creative expression to the San Antonio community.
School district affiliations:
NEISD, NISD, SAISD, Harlandale ISD
What’s New
Poetry Performance Teamwork Technology Learning
Gemini Ink will partner with Global Writes to create Alamo Verses,
Alamo Verses is a unique opportunity for San Antonio middle school students to work with professional poets to create and learn to perform their own original poetry, then take it to the stage during academic "poetry slam" competitions.
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