Languages Out Loud 2017

GUIDELINES for Poetry Recitation

General:
1. One student per language and level (ES K-5 and 1 and above)
will participate for each school.
2. Runners up may be required to attend in the event that the winner
is unable to participate.
3. Grades K-5: Poems or tongue twisters do not have a minimum
word length. Level 1: Poems should be a minimum of 8 lines or
25 words in length and must be memorized. Levels 2-Advanced
Poems should be a minimum of 14 lines or 50 words in length
and must be memorized.
4. For in school competitions, teachers may choose to award grades
to students for poetry recitation. If so, teachers should be using a
Languages Out Loud rubric based on pronunciation,
memorization, expression, and dramatic elements and should be
appropriate to the students level.
5. Panel members will be providing motivational feedback to all
participants.
6. Panel members will be college professors, district world
languages supervisors, other district representatives, and
community members.
7. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Prizes/Awards:
1. Participation certificates and ribbons will be provided.