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Some Questions for Reflection

1. What is poetry? What are some essential elements for a group of words to be considered a poem?

2. Choose a spoken word video from the Slam & Performance Poetry Youtube playlist on this page

3.  What do you think "Spoken Word" means as an art form? How is it the same or different from poetry as you are used to experiencing it at school?

4. Watch Karl Nova's "International Style" spoken word video (available on Youtube 4:22 min.)

5.  Explore at least two other poems by Karl Nova (or check out his work on Spotify if you have a subscription)

Questions to Explore with a Partner after Watching & Listening to "International Style"

1.  To what extent is cultural identity inherited or personally created?

2.  What characteristics does a society need in order for someone to have the freedom to construct their identity?

Author Question Brainstorm:

What are two questions you'd like to ask Karl Nova?

Guidelines for Questions to Ask Karl Nova:

• Questions should be open-ended (not yes or no or one-word answer questions)
• Show that you've done a bit of research into Karl Nova and that you know a bit of background about him so that you do not ask questions that could have been easily answered with a quick internet search