Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation.

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Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country.

Why was Poetry Out Loud created?  To introduce students to great classic and contemporary poetry  To address the decreasing rate of literary reading among young people  To encourage students to explore their literary heritage  To help students develop life skills such as poise and public speaking

What are the educational benefits for students?  Increased literary knowledge  Improved public speaking skills What are the benefits for schools?  Positive visibility  Enhanced school spirit

Local, regional, and national media have all shown great interest through profiles of champions, coverage of school contests, and features of students “on the road to the National Finals.” Hundreds of news stories have reached millions since the first Poetry Out Loud contest in 2005.

What’s the appeal for high school students?  Cash awards  Participation builds confidence  Students enjoy competition  Students learn from one another

Poetry Out Loud appeals to many students

National FinalsState finalsRegional contestsSchool contests Pyramid structure contest

State Finals Prizes  Each state champion receives $200 and an all-expenses- paid trip (with a chaperone) to the National Finals in Washington, DC  The first runner-up in each state receives $100  Schools of state champion and first runner-up receive stipends of $500 and $200 respectively for the purchase of poetry books

National Finals Prizes  $20,000 for the Poetry Out Loud National Champion  $10,000 and $5,000 for the second- and third-place finalists  $1,000 each for the other 9 top competitors  $500 stipends for schools of top 12 competitors to purchase poetry books

What do teachers get?  NCTE standards-based Teacher’s Guide  Website with resources for teachers and students (poetryoutloud.org)  Online and print anthology with 650+ poems  Audio CD with sample readings  Learning Recitation DVD with examples of best performances  Promotional materials

Poetry Out Loud Curriculum  Satisfies most NCTE English Language Arts Standards  Supplementary lesson plans with creative writing exercises  Is designed to take place over 2-3 weeks  Integrates easily with existing syllabi  Can take place anytime between fall and early winter  Will not require full class periods

Website tools for teachers  Poetryoutloud.org  Poetry anthology  Teacher’s Guide  Audio and video clips  Lesson plans  Judge’s guide  Tips on hosting a contest

Website tools for students  ‘Find a poet’ search tool  ‘Find a poem’ search tool  Daily ‘featured poet’ section with biographies and poems

Learning Recitation DVD  Videotaped performances show a range of strong poetry recitations  Helps students learn criteria for successful poetry recitation  Shows how memorization helps us understand poetry

Audio Guide  Free audio CD on performing poetry (also available online)  Readings by well-known actors and writers including James Earl Jones, Rita Dove, and Anthony Hopkins

Timeline SEPTOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPR Classroom and school-level contests State contests (held by March 21, 2011) Nat’l Final April 27-29, 2011

State Arts Agencies role  Define scope of state program  Recruit schools to participate in official state contest  Coordinate state program and state final event  Partner with local arts organizations to administer program as needed

Teacher testimonials “I was wary of using recitation and memorization in the classroom, but this program helped me to understand that it is such an important part of poetry …. I'm planning to use more recitation and memorization next year in my classes." "I loved engaging students in an English/academic activity that gave them an opportunity for recognition for something besides athletics!" “I have worked with students reading far below grade level. For them, though they felt great trepidation about presenting even in front of their own class, Poetry Out Loud was a novel experience. Their self confidence soared once they realized that they could present aloud in front of their peers."

Student testimonials “I gained confidence in myself. If I can do something like that, I can excel in other things, too.” “When you have to recite a poem, you make it your own.” “I’m not your typical athlete anymore. I now recite poetry.” “Sometimes the biggest accomplishment is conquering your fear.”

Get involved!  Visit  Contact the state arts agency representative listed on the website  Schools that are not selected to take part in the official state contest can host unofficial contests using Poetry Out Loud online resources

Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and the State and Jurisdictional Arts Agencies of the United States.