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Tasha Jones performs poetry with an uncommon passion and wit. As a youth advocate, Tasha founded the Write Me Project, which enhances students' self-esteem through her own engaging, poignant poetry. She brings energy to any classroom and will draw meaningful poems out of your students. |
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World History & Culture, Language Arts, Life Skills
Tasha Jones
PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, AFTERSCHOOL - GRADES 6-12
sLAM! a PERFORMANCE BY TASHA jONES
Some poems need to be heard...and SLAM! makes it happen! Tasha defines slam poetry and its relevance to today's youth. She performs original poems as well as the work of noted artists such as Langston Hughes, Mari Evans, Countee Cullen, Etheridge Knight, Saul Williams, and others. Tasha engages students with poetry in a moving and memorable way.
45-60 minutes
Performance for Grades 6-8, 9-12
Single: $295, Double:
$542
sLAM Poetry Workshop
In this dynamic workshop, Tasha Jones demonstrates how hip-hop lyrics can add relevance and rigor to any English/Language Arts classroom. Students will understand the distinctions between literary poetry and slam poetry, and participate in a mock Slam themselves. The workshop illustrates how poetry can be a meaningful part of students' lives.
45-60 minutes
Workshop for Grades 6-8, 9-12
First workshop:
$118
Each subsequent workshop: $112
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