• Tell us about your poet
  • Materials: Give us some poems (including the ones you’ll be referring to)
  • Conduct a close reading of one poem
  • Point out elements, ticks or other nuances that constitute the author’s style (give examples)
  • Relate something from your poet’s work to something we’ve read, written, discussed in class
  • Show us a poem/ excerpt from one of the poet’s influences
  • Consider how this poet and/or his/her/their work might inform your own work
    • What did this poet (these poems) teach you about writing? Did the poems give you any ideas? Do they give you permission to do something? Or, did you make a discovery through what you found lacking in this poet’s work?
  • Any other general reactions
  • Give me three of your favorite lines
  • Everyone in the group must participate during the presentation

*** EACH PERSON IN THE GROUP MUST PARTICIPATE DURING THE PRESENTATION***

 

Diamond Forde: Jaegger, Chena  on November 9th
Morgan Parker: Manuel, Christy on November 11th
Christopher Soto: Tiffany, Sammy on November 16th
Natalie Diaz: Anahi, Celine on November 18th
Danez Smith: Chloe, Ryan on November 18th
Justin Phillip Reed: Asia, Saniya, Tristan on November 23rd
Phillip B. Williams: Karla, Hafza on December 2nd
Terrance Hayes: Erika, Roderick on December 7th