1. Watch episode 1 of Russell Simmons’ Brave New Voices by clicking HERE.

2. Click HERE to read some spoken word poetry.

3. Pick one of the poems you found most powerful.  Practice reading the poem in a way that brings out its power. Now, record yourself in IMovie reading it.  Next, put the video on your blog using Vimeo– make sure to give credit to the author.  Click HERE for an example.

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4. Inspired?  Write your own poem and record yourself saying it in IMovie.  Publish the video on your blog.