The Mayhem Poets
10:00 am Thursday, January 28, 2016
60 minutes
These spoken-word artists are on a mission to change peoples’ lives and reshape society’s view of poetry. A mix of personal expression, issues of diversity and acceptance, and hip-hop rhythms imparts a positive image. Their goal: audiences leave forever changed and inspired to study and write poetry themselves.
Key Learning Areas:
Diversity and Acceptance
Lyrics and Literacy
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Common Core State Standards:
English Language Arts
Literacy in History/Social Studies
PA Academic Standards:
Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Arts and Humanities
History and Social Studies
Artist Websites:
support provided by
McQuaide Blasko Endowment
Educator Preparation Materials: