The Dead Poets Reading Series is a program by the Vancouver Public Library where each presenter gets 15 minutes each to introduce one of their favourite dead poets and read a selection of that poet's work.
Canadian, 2010 World Slam Poetry champion, Ian Keteku, explores seeing the world from a different perspective in this animated video with vocal backings.
This poem was performed during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies in Vancouver. Poet, Shane Koyczan explores what it means to be Canadian.
What exactly makes a poem … a poem? They can be a variety of styles and lengths. This video shares three recognizable characteristics of most poetry. Related Lesson
This is a powerful and beautiful slam poem by Shane Koyczan. The animated poem describes how bullying touches us all. There is a short quiz in the Think section and additional information about Shane in Dig Deeper.
This site can be very helpful for writers. Type in a word and in an instant find a word that rhymes with it, is a synonym or explore the many other options.
Watch this great video with 5 steps to becoming a slam poet. Click on the Think link on the right side to find a short comprehension quiz. If you have time, Dig Deeper. Related Lesson
In this animated video, David Silverstein describes what poetic repetition is and why it appeals to us. Rhythm and repetition, of language in this case, is something that brings pleasure to listeners and readers. Related Lesson
