Slam Poetry Brainstorm
Possible Ideas (based on partner's interests and opinions):
Environment
Animals
Climate Change
Natural Habitat Loss
Endangered Animals (inspired topic we used)
Animal Cruelty and Mistreatment
Importance of Animals to the Earth and us Humans (related to first topic)
Mistreatment of Domestic Pets
Neglection of Domestic Fish
-Fish are seen as the easiest pet or animal to take care of, allowing caretakers to overlook them and leave their fish both unhappy and unhealthy.
Some things to consider when taking care of domestic fish:
-Water changes to remove nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia
-Filtration (chemical, mechanical, biological)
-Quality and viscosity of water
-Avoid decorations (plastic, sharp edges) that could tear fins or cause any harm
Fish that are neglected and we would talk about;
Goldfish
Betta fish (also known as the fighting fish or a decoration fish)
Poem:
Theme: No matter how insignificant you think a living thing may be, a life is a life.
Figures of Speech:
-Simile -Metaphor -Rhyme -Rhetorical Question -Imagery