POETRY NIGHT
HOW DO I CHOOSE A CLASSICAL POEM?
Step One: Find a great poem. In fact, find two or three possible great poems. One excellent source of poems is The American Academy of Poets webpage. If you click right here, you'll be taken to their "themes" page. This is a great place to start because you can click on an idea that interests you, and then search for poems from there. Please keep in mind the following guidelines as you search:
- The poem must be "G rated."
- The poem must be at least 16 lines long.
- Children's poetry (such as those written by Shel Silverstein, Kenn Nesbitt, Jack Prelutsky, Bruce Lansky, or those similar in style, subject, or theme) are not acceptable for this event.
Step Two: Think "big picture." What possible themes or ideas could this poem represent? Try to establish a personal connection. This will help greatly when choosing a contemporary song to partner with this poem.
Step Three: Fill out the Classical Poem selection form. Print out a copy of each of your poem choices. [Yes, you must have two choices! This is in case someone else chooses your first one in the lottery before you do, or if your choice[s] are unsuitable for some reason. In fact, we recommend that you have a third choice ... just in case.]
Step Four: Turn in the form and poems to your language arts teacher by Monday, November 15.
Below are some poems that other students have done in the past, are part of the traditional poetry canon, or are just poems that I personally love. Next year many of your choices will be on this list.
ANOTHER OPTION
English - Spanish Partner Poems
How This Works: You and a friend pick the same poem. One recites it in Spanish and the other recites it in Inglés.
Note: only a limited number of these performances will be allowed. Please speak with Mrs. Christianson prior to choosing this as an option.
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