Poetry Reader Presentation |
Reader’s &
instructor's responsibilities before presentation
Instructor will bring paper copies of assigned poem to class either the
week before or the day of the reading.
Student should read the poem and practice reading it aloud beforehand.
Student is welcome to communicate with instructor regarding pronunciations,
questions, alternative readings, etc.
Reader’s responsibilities
in presentation (order is
variable):
Introduce the poem briefly.
Consider previewing questions or course objectives for discussion.
Read the poem aloud in
a clear and appropriate style. (Practice pronunciations before, not in front
of class.)
Interpret highlights of the
poem in relation to course objectives
Ask questions and lead discussion.
Keep focus on the poem.

Earlier versions of this seminar required web postings of
Poetry presentations and discussions. Welcome to review as helpful the models below:
2008 poetry
presentations
2005 poetry presentations
2003 poetry presentations
2001 poetry presentations
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