2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. High school students (grades 9-12) memorize and recite great poetry, preparing 2-3 poems from the Poetry Out Loud anthology to perform at competition. Winners can move on to regional, state and national competitions. Poetry Out Loud provides students with a unique outlet to develop their voice in a supportive environment.

In this course:
-We will share our advice on how to start and run your own local chapter of Poetry Out Loud.
-We will discuss options on how to structure a course including activities that engage students in collaborative creative expression.
-We'll practice performance techniques that have led our own students to the state competition.