The Commission on Culture and Tourism (CCT) has merged with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). We are in the process of addressing resulting change following this recent merge and are currently preparing for FY2012 programs and services. At this time, all programs and services are on hold until further notice. We appreciate your continued patience and support, and urge you to check our website regularly for program information and updates, including all final report requirements and application forms.
Since the 2005-06 school year, students from high schools across Connecticut have benefited from Poetry Out Loud (POL), a program sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the
Poetry Foundation.
This free recitation program encourages the nations youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance, which help students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about our literary heritage. The State Champion represents Connecticut in the National finals held in Washington, DC in April.
For more information, contact Bonnie Koba, Program Manager at
Connecticut
Poetry Out Loud (POL) Statewide Activities:
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September 2011 |
POL Informational Meetings throughout the state |
| October 2011 |
POL registration due |
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November 2011 |
Professional Development Workshop for CT high school teachers registered to participate |
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November-March 2012 |
· Participating teachers conduct POL activities in their classrooms using the POL teacher guide and materials provided
· Teaching artists visit participating schools
· Classroom and school champs are identified in each school |
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Late February/
Early March, 2012 |
School Champion Workshop for school champions, runners-up, and their teachers; held at Southern Connecticut State University's Adanti Student Center. |
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Mid-Late March, 2012
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State Finals
School champions compete for title of State Champion; held at Southern Connecticut State University's Adanti Student Center. |
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May 13-15, 2012 |
National Finals
State Champion competes in National Finals competition in Washington, DC |
Press Releases
2011 Connecticut State Finals
2010 Connecticut State Finals
2009 Connecticut State Finals
2008 Connecticut State Finals
2007 Connecticut State Finals
2006 Connecticut State Finals
2010-11 Participating Schools
The following schools participated in Poetry Out Loud last year.
AI Prince Technical High School - Hartford
Avon High School Avon
Berlin High School Berlin
Bolton High School Bolton
Branford High School Branford
Cheshire High School - Cheshire
Choate Rosemary Hall - Wallingford
Classical Magnet High School - Hartford
Darien High School Darien
East Windsor High School East Windsor
Fairfield Warde High School - Fairfield
Franklin Academy East Haddam
The Gilbert School Winsted
Hartford Journalism and Media Academy - Hartford
High School, Inc. - Hartford
Joel Barlow High School - Redding
Law and Government Academy, HPHS - Hartford
Lewis S. Mills High School Burlington
Lyman Memorial High School Lebanon
Middletown High School - Middletown
Memorial Middle School Middlebury
Montville High School Montville
The Morgan School Clinton
Newington High School Newington
Newtown High School Newtown
Oxford High School Oxford
Pathways to Technology Magnet High School Hartford/Windsor
Renbrook School West Hartford
Rockville High School Vernon
Rocky Hill High School - Rocky Hill
Stonington High School - Pawcatuck
University High School of Science and Engineering - Hartford
Valley Regional High School Deep River
Waterford High School - Waterford
Wilton High School Wilton
Windsor High School Windsor
Wolcott High School Wolcott
Woodland Regional High School - Beacon Falls
Contest Structure
Poetry Out Loud uses a pyramid structure. Beginning at the classroom level, winners from each class will advance to the school-wide competition. Each school will send a finalist to the state competition. Ultimately, one student per state will advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC On average, more than 200,000 students nationwide take part annually.
NCTE Standards and Classroom Time
Poetry Out Loud satisfies more than half of the NCTE English Language Arts Standards. The Teachers' Guide includes all elements the teacher needs to implement the program, from tools to help students memorize and perform great poems, to optional lesson plans that give students opportunities to discuss poems and write poetry.
The schedule and curriculum for Poetry Out Loud have been intentionally designed to fit into a teacher's busy schedule without much disruption. The program takes place in the classroom over about two to three weeks, and does not require full class periods during that time.
Free Program Materials and Services
In addition to hands-on training with professional artists, participating schools receive the following free multimedia educational materials:
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Teachers' guide to help instructors teach recitation and performance
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An extensive online poetry anthology of approximately 500 poems
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Hardcopy anthologies of approximately 130 poems
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Audio CD of distinguished actors and writers reciting and talking about poetry
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Best Performance DVD
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Media guides and promotional materials
Prizes
Each 2011 winner at the state level received $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip (with a chaperone) to travel to Washington, DC, for the National Finals. The state winner's school received a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. A runner-up in each state received $100, with $200 for his or her school library. Winners receive $50,000 total in scholarships and school stipends at the National Finals, with a $20,000 college scholarship for the Poetry Out Loud National Champion.
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