Synergy Slam Poets: SOIL & EARTH
The health of the soil is the health of the Earth.
Learning about the composition and significance of urban soil helps understand the impact of human activities on soil quality in urban environments. As poets, we have the ability to delve into the earth, to unearth its secrets, its cycles.
Through the craft of poetry and the performed spoken word, learn about the mycelial network and vital role soil plays in our environment.
And learn about the myth and history held in its layers, and hidden life thriving beneath our feet!
WEEK 1:
Writing The Synergy
This workshop will be an introduction to the synergy between the natural world, urban environments & humans that have expanded life to live within .
Learn about poetry as a tool for advocacy and as a direct tool for raising awareness urban Soil and Earth Day Planet v Plastic themes.
WEEK 2:
Delve into the myth and symbolism of soil and earth.
In many myths and creation stories, humans are believed to have been formed from the earth, emphasizing a profound connection between individuals and the soil. Learn about the deeper connections between human culture and the ground beneath our feet.
WEEK 3:
Look into poetic forms and devices to create EcoPoetry around soil health, plastic and the courses previous themes:
Create more writing for World Earth Day’s awareness raising around plastic pollution
Enjoy writing positive future stories about soil health and connecting city dwellers with the land.
WEEK 4:
Prepare a powerful and memorable online spoken word performance with these techniques.
performing to camera
online presence
Read Aloud and edit with purpose
Meet, share and perform your poem with other poets to make sure it’s slam ready!
