WE ARE THE JOURNEY:  

AN ORATORICAL CONTEST CELEBRATING 

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

FEBRUARY 22, 2023, 6:30-8 PM

Recite an original text theme, or perform an existing text.   

Click here for optional prompts

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

GET INSPIRED!

Our FIRST oratorical contest at SCMS

WAKE UP!  Spoken Word Poetry

Justice Sotomayor, an original poem by Jitu & Ahlam

Youth Role in Community Service Speech

EXPLORE IDEAS 

OR CHOOSE A POEM TO RECITE

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Poems, podcasts, and articles that explore African American history and culture 

NMAAHC LEARNING LAB

Explore exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia 

ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS

Heritage and Identity Poems for Teens

Nine Brilliant Student Essays on Honoring Your Roots

TIPS FOR AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE

TIPS FOR SPOKEN WORD PERFORMANCE

[YT2mp3.info] - How to Write Spoken Word Poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo.mp4

ELIZABETH ACEVEDO'S TIPS FOR POETRY PERFORMANCE