Information on Poetry Out Loud 2010 coming soon!

 

Congratulations to Erik Hollis of Tucson Magnet High School!
Erik was named Arizona State Champion in February and traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Finals where he was among the top 12 finalists who competed in the final round of competition. 

 

Poetry Out Loud seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry - recitation and performance.  The program builds on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the immense popularity of rap music among youth.  Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class.  Through Poetry Out Loud, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.

Beginning at the classroom level, students participate in classroom recitations and the winners from each class advance to a school-wide competition. Each school will then send a finalist to the state-capital competition. Ultimately, one student from each state will compete in the national finals in Washington, D.C. in April 2009.

Poetry Out Loud Resources and Information For Teachers For Students
Poetry Out Loud Archive Take a tour of the last two years of Poetry Out Loud 2008 2007