Slam Poetry

Poetry Unit need a little energy? How about having a slam poetry competition? Slam Poetry is more than just reading a poem straight. It's performance.

For more info on Slam Poetry including rules, check out the following:

Slam Poetry (wikipedia)
Slams make poetry less like English class and more like a sporting event (ACF Newsource)
Poetry Slam Incorporated
Hey You! C'Mere! A Poetry Slam by Elizabeth Swados