Please complete the reading of your short story book by Monday. Observe the point of view, verb tenses, scene changes, structure, openings and endings. You should be able to learn one writing technique from each story.
Prepping Your Poems:
Practice so that you sound as natural as possible.
You want to pause whenever there is a key image so that the audience can visualize it.
You do not want to fidget with clothing or rock on your heels to calm the nerves.
Calm the nerves by looking at the audience. Wave to Mom or classmates.
Tell us something that is entertaining before you begin to read.
Do NOT be overly humble. These poems are the best in Canada. I know that for a fact! Read them as you would read to a child, with expression and eye contact and confidence.
Choose pieces that will entice the audience to hear more.
It is your time at the mic so use it well.
Arrive tomorrow ready to introduce a poem or address the audience so we can practice.
