Writing Workshop Two – Reaction Poetry

09 August 2021 / 12:00 PM / INSTAGRAM

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Agenda

Introduction:

• Introduce myself, what we’ll be doing, and what I expect the outcome to be

Prompt:

• Go over what the exercise of the day will be (+definition)

• Share an example

Write:

• Allow a few minutes to brainstorm

• Take about fifteen minutes to create a poem

Closing:

• Share finished pieces in comments

• Go over when the next exercise will be

Notes

• Definition: a poem written as a reaction to an event important to the author

• Examples: Noor Hindi

• Reaction Examples: Jo Marchs’ speech on women (https://youtu.be/gQ-she8Xneo)

Getting Started:

1. Grab what you need i.e. pen, paper

2. Watch or read about the event you choose to write a reaction piece to

3. Take about fifteen minutes to write out your poem

4. Share it in the comments or tag me on Instagram

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