Animal Farm

Here is the animal farm project

The Donkey (>_<)

Poetry Out Loud is about taking a well-known poem and making it your own. When you commit a poem to memory, you let every word become a part of you. The words and images in the poem are now ingrained in your brain - connections are formed between your memory of the poem and memories of your own life experiences. This is why choosing a poem that you feel strongly about is crucial to a successful performance.

Write several paragraphs about your poem selection. Include the title and poet and discuss its meaning and its relevance to your own life. Discuss how you intend to convey the meaning of the poem with your voice, face, and gestures. Be specific and detailed in your writing - demonstrate and in-depth knowledge and passion for the poem you have chosen.

The Donkey by G.K. Chesterton
I find it difficult to convey  what I feel about this poem because all I remember is reading the poem and it meeting a few criteria.  Was semi short and looked easy to memorize.  After I began reading this poem several times I realized it has a deeper meaning.  I hope to convey the meaning when I speak in the competition so no point in ruining it now.  As I have continued to learn it is like the poem is speaking to me trying to make sure I know learn something.  But I don't know how long it will take me to understand this.  My time grows short and thus I will not be able to write the "paragraphs" but at least this much is done and I know the reciting of my poem will be good.

Poetry LAME

Mezzo Cammin

Old Ironsides

Nurture

Learning to swim

La Figlia che Piange

Mezzo Cammin is the better of these 5

I do not like Learning to Swim

Mezzo Cammin

It just makes sense to me

Evidence of understanding and Accuracy

Difficulty i don't want to memorize something hard =) also maybe presence

If you screw up its not all over yet.  Present yourself with confidence and class.  Also don't stress over reading a poem.

Stanley Andrew Jackson
Writ on the Steps of Puerto Rican Harlem
by Gregory Corso

Stanley shows confidence in his poem and adds his own flair to the poem.

 Jackson Hille
Forgetfulness
by Billy Collins

 He connects with the audience and the poem is actually funny.

 I am looking forward to listening to other peoples.  But not performing one that I choose.  This shall be a interesting assignment