Poetry Out Loud

Details

• What? A poetry out loud contest!
• When? April 31st 3-4:30
• Where? Middle school media center

Why should I do this?

• You can win prizes!
• There will be snacks.
• Poetry is AWESOME!

Poem Options

• Write your own!
• OR choose a poem you like. Here are some websites:
• http://www.poetryoutloud.org/poems-and-performance/find-poems
• http://www.poetryfoundation.org/browse/

Poems must be...

• School appropriate
• No more than 25 lines
• MEMORIZED!

How to Win

• Judges will be using this scoresheet: http://www.poetryoutloud.org/uploads/fl/23583390f5/Contest%20Evaluation%20S...
• And this accuracy scoresheet: http://www.poetryoutloud.org/uploads/fl/b9b08f4341/Accuracy%20Score%20Sheet...

What do I need to do?

• Come to the media center and sign up.
• Practice, practice, practice.
• Show up on the 31st!