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 Locations

List of Dates and Locations by Region
NEW VA State Competition Date and Information

 

 

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

 

 

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