What is Poetry Out Loud?
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation have joined together to create Poetry Out Loud, a program that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation.
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Poetry Out Loud website
Brochure for Virginia Competition
Register
Resources for Participating
Schools and Students
VA Poetry Out Loud Timeline
Eligible Poem Selection & Performance Time (Word doc)
For Teachers
Teacher Guide
Activities and Lesson Plans
Promote the Contest in Your School
School Competition Resources
School Winner Report Form (doc)
Students with Disabilities
NCTE English Language Arts Standards
POL School Certificate (pdf)
For Students
List of Approved Poems
Search for a Poem
Evaluation Criteria
FAQ
Audio Guide
Video
Resources for Regional Coordinators
Coming soon
Regional and Final Competition -
Dates and LocationsList of Dates and Locations by Region
