Identity Times Poetry
by Solli Raphael
Description
Identity Times Poetry is Solli Raphael’s best-loved poetry and creative writing presentation for secondary school students.
With themes of youth, growing up, identity and creativity throughout, this presentation is centred around the importance of creative expression and thinking in life and the role poetry plays in the world around us.
Solli shares how poetry is a reflection of the individual and how we can use the art form to gain a better understanding of ourselves.
Identity Times Poetry includes:
- Poetry readings and performances from Solli
- Poetry and creative writing exercises and workshop takeaways for students
- Solli sharing his journey to becoming a writer and an advocate
- Q&A and audience participation opportunities
Topics Covered:
- Individuality
- Identity
- Self-expression
- Creativity
- Poetry
Details
Audience
Secondary school stages 4, 5 and 6 (Years 7-12) (most popular for Years 7-9)
Duration
50-90 minutes
Requirements
Solli's presentation essentials: 4x book stand 1x table 1x chair 1x whiteboard (with markers) 1x glass/cup for water 1x jar, container or hat (for students to draw a piece of paper from) A projector (Solli will bring his slide deck presentation on a USB and laptop (Lenovo Yoga with HDMI output) and will have an HDMI cable handy with him on the day). Please be aware that students will be asked to write during the presentation, so pens and workbooks (or paper with something to lean on) will be required. NOTE. If any of the above requests are not possible, please let the team know as soon as possible to ensure Solli has adequate time to adapt his presentation.