IHSA 2013 State Champion Poetry Reading
NSDA '19 Poetry reading- Joshua Moton (National Champion) "Black Faith"
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Learn what to expect and what Poetry is!
"Original Spoken Word Poetry is poetry written for performance to express ideas, experience, or emotion through the creative arrangement of words according to their sound, their rhythm, their meaning. The maximum time limit is 5 minutes with a 30-second grace period"
Rashon Leday “A Walk To Remember” - 2019 Prose Champion
Prose Reading - IHSA Speech 2023 State Champion
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Learn what to expect and what prose is!
"Prose corresponds to usual (ordinary/common) patterns of speech and may combine elements of narration and dialogue. Students may not use poetry, nor drama (plays), in this category. Students must use a manuscript in Prose, which typically consists of a small three-ring binder with page protectors."
What is the difference between Poetry and Prose? Watch this video here to learn more!