Collins, B. (n.d.). Poetry 180: How to read a poem out loud. Library of Congress Poetry and Literature Program.
High school students may not know how to read a poem out loud. Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins provides tips here to help students recite poetry in a way that gives it meaning and improves their communication skills.
Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards – English Language Arts
ELA.9.C.2.1 Oral Presentation – Present information orally, with a logical organization and coherent focus, with credible evidence, creating a clear perspective.
Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS)
Strand: Standards for Speaking and Listening, Cluster 2: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas – LAFS.910.SL.2.4 – Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.