Poetry Out Loud

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What is Poetry Out Loud?  

Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national arts education program that encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation.  

This free program, consisting of local, regional, state, and a national recitation contest is offered to every high school student in Pennsylvania! Our region includes Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, and Monroe counties.  

Getting Involved

• Complete the Intent to Participate form by December 2, 2024
• Go to Organizing A Contest | Poetry Out Loud
• Individual or groups of teachers, a school club, or the entire school may participate.
• Teachers can determine the extent of their participation.  For example, this could include incorporating POL into a unit of study, offering the program as extra credit, after school program’s project, or use the lesson plans offered on-line teacher’s guide.
• Homeschooled or students unable to participate at a local school should contact their regional Poetry Out Loud coordinator to discuss other opportunities for inclusion.
• There must be one winner from your group or school who will participate in the regional contest at ArtsQuest scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00pm at the ArtsQuest Center.