Due Date:  December 13

Dear Parents,

As part of our total Language Arts program at Freedom, all first grade students are required to recite four poems throughout the school year (one per quarter).

Student grades will be based on posture, memorization skills, eye contact, facial expression, and variation of tone.

Sincerely,

The First Grade Team

Helpful Hints

Here are some helpful hints for getting ready to recite your poems.

Step 1       Read over your poem several times and discuss unfamiliar words with your parents

Step 2      Begin memorizing your poem line by line

Step 3      Practice reading your poem out loud to someone you know

Step 4      Practice, practice, practice

Step 5      Read your poem line by line and decide where you can add more emotion, a change in voice, or an action that will make your poem more exciting.