Schedule for Poem Recitals

Once a month, you will memorize and recite a poem in class. It usually takes at least a couple of class meetings at the beginning of each month for everyone to recite.

The monthly routine goes like this:

• Choose. Choose a poem. Rules here.
• Copy. Write it out by hand, in your best cursive. Good handwriting practice, and it helps you get to know the poem.
• Submit. Show it to Dr. T. Get it approved.
• Paragraph. Research it a little. Find a YouTube video of the poem, or some information about the author, or the history of the poem. Interview the poem! Then write a paragraph about the poem, explaining why you chose it, what it's about, and anything else you know.
• Memorize. Start memorizing. Practice every day.
• Recite. Perform your poem in class. Listen to critique.
• Reflect. Review the video of your recital and looking at your poem recital rubric. Write a paragraph about your performance and your plans to improve on your next one.