ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 10-1
BE A BEATNIK PERFORMER pdf
You have a gig at the next “beatnik” revival! You may write your own poem or you may follow the style of an existing song. However, you must create your poems in the “beatnik” tradition.
Each performer will be asked to video tape their poem in the “Cool Cats’ Café”. Each presentation should also be accompanied by a site on glogster.edu containing the following elements:
Step 1: Becoming a “beatnik”
• After watching clips of beatnik society, list the dress, style and expressions of a beatnik (or include graphics)
• Research on the Internet “What is a beatnik?”
• Insert your findings on your “glog”
Step 2: Creating the poem
• Use a song lyric as a template for your poem or write your own
• Ensure that your poem includes at least four poetic devices. You may choose from:
similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, irony, satire, imagery, allusions, symbol, rhythm, oxymoron
Insert your lyrics on your glog
Step 3: Create a multimedia presentation to accompany your poem.
• The presentation must be saved on a format that can be displayed on your glog site
• Your presentation may include: imagery, rhythm, allusions, etc.
• This presentation should run in the background as you film in the “Cool Cat Cafe”
Step 4: The “Gig”
• A cafe background will be set up for you
• Invite your best “cat” and have him/her run the video
• Dress like a “beatnik” performer (Bohemian style)
• Bring your swank and “cool cat” attitude. Have fun!
TEACHER NOTES:
1. Consider providing this task to students at the beginning of the unit to help students focus their learning.
2. Encourage students to self-reflect and/or to receive feedback from peers , and then follow up by improving their work before the final video cut.
3. Ensure that students are not focusing on the negative aspects of this culture eg. drugs
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