April 23, 2010 at the I.M. Terrell Elementary School

A slam is a poetry competition that places emphasis on a participant’s writing and performance skills. There is no theme this year. Students are free to express their thoughts and feelings about things they care about.
Registration & Poetry Submission Deadline: March 31, 2010.
Fax your completed registration to (817) 306-1648

Competition Categories & Awards:

• 3rd – 5th grade : 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
• 6th – 8th grade : 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
• 9th – 12th grade: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

A team may comprise:

• 2 to 5 students
• students from different grades with a specified category

Prizes:
• 1st Place Team Prizes
– High School: $200
– Middle School: $100
– Elementary School: $100

• Trophies, ribbons or monetary awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams
• All participants will receive a certificate and a chance to be published

There will be one bout.

Only one team per school will be allowed to perform. Select two to five students to represent your school or organization. Your team may comprise students of different grades from a specific category listed above (i.e. an elementary team may have a third, fourth and fifth grader)

All participants will receive a certificate and chance to be published!

Want to be a part of the excitement? Use the links in the right column to download the Poetry Slam Guidelines and Registration Form.

Have questions? Please contact us.