Friday, January 24, 2014

Poetry Out Loud

POETRY OUT LOUD PROJECT

POETRY OUT LOUD: Feb 13th



Poetry Out Loud is a National Recitation Competition for Students; however, it will also be a requirement for this 9-weeks in 6th grade English. This is a 100 point grade and poems should be memorized and recited on Feb 13th. Start MEMORIZING and working on PRESENTATION skills!
 
You should have your poem chosen by Monday. Jan. 27th.

Students will be assessed using the following Rubric:

1= very weak 6=Outstanding
Each category (with the exception of the last) is worth 6 points.

Physical Presence (1-6)
Voice and Articulation (1-6)
Appropriateness of Dramatization (1-6)
Level of Difficulty (1-6)
Evidence of Understanding (1-6)
Overall Performance (2-12)

Total Number of Points Earned:_____________


Students may recite any poem of their choice with the exception of song lyrics. The poem must be at least seven lines in length.

Go to http://poetryoutloud.org/poems-and-performance/video-recitation-series for more information and examples of excellent poetry presentation skills.


For the printable contest evaluation sheet: click the following: http://drgilchristsclassblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/poetry-out-loud-evaluation-sheet.html

Look for Poems at www.poetryfoundation.org

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