McClain is originally from South Carolina and is active in the world of slam poetry.

The team would go on to place third in the nation, and have a lasting impact on how people would view slam poetry.

While slam poetry has often been ignored in traditional higher learning institutions, it slowly is finding its way into courses and programs of study.

Big Poppa E is a performer of slam poetry.

It was a positive success, as slam poetry is more akin to rap or music than traditional forms; fast paced, colloquial, witty, often quite profound.

This sub-genre also includes spoken word and a branch of slam poetry.

However he criticized the competitive aspect of "slam" poetry.

He had never heard of slam poetry before, but decided to check it out since poetry was one of his interests in high school.

The second story was about her 19-year-old son's success in slam poetry, a competitive actvitity that involves making up verses on the spot.

Ms. Danley's workshops are meant to teach children the basics of slam poetry, which, she emphasized, is not to be confused with rap.