What went well? What are you proud of? 

I believe many aspects of my slam poem when well. My presentation went well as I was loud and spoke clearly with hopefully some emotion in my words. What I was most proud of was my ability to remember and memorize my poem along with using hand gestures. I did this so I could make a more impactful presentation for my class.  

What could have been better? 

My poem went very well and that I would only change a few points. I wish I could have used more emotions in the way I spoke my poem so it could be more engaging and interesting for the listener. That is the only part I lacked in while presenting my poem.  

What will you do differently next time? 

I will change a few aspects of my poem next time. After listening to my peers’ poems, I was able to realize the amount of imagery and figurative language they put into their poems that caught the eye of the listener. So, I wish I could have put more figurative language in my poem to make it more interesting and eye-catching. 

Which core competencies did you use in the poem creation and presentation process? 

While drafting my poem I used the core competency of creative thinking. I used this competency when authoring my poem while brainstorming lines and making my words flow better. I also used this competency when thinking of creative ways, I would use my hands in my poems presentation to add depth and expression to my words.