Tehama County
Poetry Out Loud
An annual recitation of classical poetry by high school students in grades 9-12.
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Qualified contestants compete at an annual event hosted by the Tehama County Arts Council.
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The winner of the Tehama County Poetry Out Loud advances to the California State contest to compete for a spot in the National Poetry Out Loud finals in May.
For Students
Resources for students interested in poetry and participation in the competition.
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Online Anthology
Selection of POL poems available to students for recitation.
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Recitation Videos
What's it like to compete? Here is everything you need to to help you perform a successful recitation.
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Tips on Reciting
Enhance your performance with these professional recitation tips.
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POL Conversation with Students
A conversation with the 2020 POETRY OUT LOUD winner, Aiyanna Da'Briel and LACHSA Student and LA Youth Poet Laureate, Arlene Campa.
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Scoring Rubric
The scoring rubric is meant to provide a consistent measure against which to evaluate recitations.
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Accuracy Score Sheet
Score sheet used by the Accuracy Judge to track errors in accuracy.
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For Teachers
Resources for teachers
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