New 2011 information is being added as it becomes available.
Please see the dates next to documents below.
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
Regional and Final Competitions -
Dates and LocationsList of Dates and Locations by Region (2010)
VA State Competition Date and Information (2010)
Resources for Participating
Schools and Students
VA Poetry Out Loud Timeline
Eligible Poem Selection & Performance Time (Word doc)(2010)
Archive of Past Winners
For Teachers x
Teacher Guide
Activities and Lesson Plans
Promote the Contest in Your School
School Competition Resources
School Winner Report Form (doc) NEW 2011
Class Invitation Form (doc) NEW 2011
School Invitation Form (doc) NEW 2011
Students with Disabilities
NCTE English Language Arts Standards
POL School Certificate (pdf) (2010)
For Students
List of Approved Poems (2010)
Search for a Poem
Evaluation Criteria
FAQ
Audio Guide
Video
