Information for the 2021-22 program is still being finalized, in many cases. This page is updated regularly as new resources become available.

Please check back for on-going updates.

• 2021-2022 Fact Sheet | Learn more about the Poetry Out Loud program in Washington

Teacher-to-Teacher Sessions

• Session #1 | Tuesday, September 21, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. | This session focuses on the benefit and impact that Poetry Out Loud has for a wide variety of learners. Advance registration required.
• Session #2 | Tuesday, October 19, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. | This session focuses on classroom resources and different strategies that you can use. Advance registration required.
• Session #3 | Tuesday, December 7, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. | This session focuses on coaching recitations and preparing
  for competitions. Advance registration required.

Lesson Plan Materials

• Poetry Out Loud in the Classroom: An Alternate Method
• Creating a Visual Poem
• Poem Analysis
• Poetry Speed Dating
• Poetry Square Analysis
• Poetry Stations
• Understanding Your Poem

• Poetry Out Loud website | Access poetry resources and lesson plans 
• Find Poems | access a poetry anthology of over 900 poems 
• How-to Videos | How to choose a poem, learning recitation, and other tips
• National POL Video Channel | Watch past competitions and other examples

Social Media

ArtsWA Facebook | ArtsWA Twitter | POL Facebook  | Poetry Out Loud Twitter | Poetry Foundation

Contact us

For more information about this program, please send our Poetry Out Loud coordinator an email.