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We Are Poets: Film Guide

A film guide that uses the documentary 'We Are Poets' to explore slam poetr
A film guide that uses the documentary 'We Are Poets' to explore slam poetr

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at We Are Poets (2012), a documentary that follows a group of young people from inner-city Leeds who take part in the prestigious world championships of slam poetry in Washington DC.

 

This guide is useful for exploring subjects including English and PSHE Education, in addition to highlighting themes surrounding school, racism and prejudice, identity, growing up and performing arts.

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This Resource Supports

  • English
  • Literacy
  • PSHE Education

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