The Art of Recitation

What makes a performance compelling? Sometimes it’s hard to put into words exactly why you can’t take your eyes off a recitation. Watch these National Final recitations and evaluate the strengths (and weaknesses!) of each, according to Poetry Out Loud evaluation criteria. Discuss the merits of these performances, which ones you like best, and why and how the poems are different when read versus recited. 

Watch recitation videos. 

Did you know that several thematic collections were added to the Poetry Out Loud anthology including Poems of Protest, Resistance, and Empowerment; Social Justice and Equality; Celebrating LGBTQ Pride; and more. Check out all the poem collections on poetryoutloud.org.

Indiana Poetry Out Loud Timeline

• August – November: Sign up to participate 
• November 19, 2021: Deadline for school/host sign up
• September - February: Coach your students & host school competitions
• February 17, 2022: School Winner Videos Due to State
• March 9, 2021: Indiana Poetry Out Loud State Finals (virtual)
• April 25-27, 2021: National Poetry Out Loud Finals 
  
  

If you or your students have any questions about Poetry Out Loud, please reach out. I'm here to help!    Best wishes,   Stephanie Haines Arts Education and Accessibility Manager Indiana Arts Commission shaines@iac.in.gov (317) 450 9973

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