Secondary English Weekly #14
Volume Two, Issue Fourteen / November 25-December 6, 2019
THIS NEWSLETTER WILL BE FOR THE SHORT THANKSGIVING WEEK AND DECEMBER 2-6.
WINTER DEBATE TOURNAMENT: STUDENT NAMES DUE THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH!
2. If you are planning to bring students to the winter debate competition and have not registered, do so BY MONDAY using this "Registration for CCS High School DebateTournament-Winter 2019" form inside the DEBATE FOLDER. We need to order the buses for the Winter Debate Tournament on December 6th.
3. See more information about the Debate Tournament in the NEXT section below (December 2-6-WHAT'S HAPPENING).
Gramercy Book Club Presents The Bodies in the Library, facilitated by its author, Marty Wingate
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 7:00pm at Gramercy Books, 2424 East Main Street, Bexley
For the second time, Gramercy Book Club has selected a book that will be facilitated by its author. The Bodies in the Library, the first of a charming new mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate, will be the November book club selection. The author, who will be in town from Seattle, will facilitate the discussion. Marty Wingate writes two other mystery series set in England. Marty prefers on-the-ground research whenever possible, and so she and her husband regularly travel to England and Scotland, where she can be found tracing the steps of her characters, stopping for tea and a slice of Victoria sponge in a café, or enjoying a swift half in a pub.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest-DEADLINE NOVEMBER 29TH
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR ORATION, RELEASE, AND REGISTRATION IS NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019.
The City of Columbus Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the King Arts Complex (867 Mt. Vernon Avenue) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Winners of the City of Columbus Youth Oratorical Contest will have the opportunity to present at the MLK Jr. Breakfast and City of Columbus Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. evening program. They will also have the opportunity to compete in the Statewide MLK Youth Oratorical Contest in April 2020.
To register for the contest, you must complete and submit the following:
1. The photo and video release waiver
2. A copy of the oration
3. The registration form (if submitting online, no need to complete word document below)
There are two ways to submit these three documents:
1. The Smartsheet link below (link includes registration form, do not fill out word document)
2. Drop off at the Department of Neighborhoods office, at 1111 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205 at the front desk in an envelope marked ATTN: Julia Carter
Rules and Regulation
Photo and Release Waiver
Registration Form (Only for drop off method of submission)
SmartSheet Link for Online Submission
NOTE: STUDENTS MAY BE ABLE TO REWORK THE SAME SPEECH THEY USE FOR THE MLK BREAKFAST SPEAKER CONTEST FOR THEIR ENTRY.
OCTELA 20/20 CONFERENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS-DEADLINE NOVEMBER 30TH
The 2020s offer a fresh decade to envision new possibilities for teaching ELA and professional transformation: What might our future classrooms look like? Envisioning diverse future(s) across grade levels and specialized curriculum may conjure a mixed bag of hope, excitement, inspiration, and, well, maybe even a little bit of anxiety. So, in the spirit of meeting teachers’ and students’ needs in facing the new decade, OCTELA aims to create a space for open inquiry, sharing, and optimism. The OCTELA Conference (FEBRUARY 21-22 IN WORTHINGTON, OHIO) inspires teachers to gather and discuss what they do best, what inspires them to keep pushing forward, and what strategies support authentic student learning. See this OCTELA Proposal Flyer for more information. If you have something you would like to present at this conference, go to the Call for Submissions page to read more about the theme. If you are ready to submit a proposal, to to the Submit a Proposal page. They are especially looking for ideas that tie into their LGBTQ, multicultural, and gifted education strands. Proposals are due November 30th!
NANOWRIMO: NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH)
1. Middle School and High School Workbooks for NaNoWriMo can be found on the English 6-12 Webpage at the "ELA Strand Resources" Quick Link. Once on the Strand Resources page, you will find them in the Writing Resources list.
2. You can sign up to "officially" be part of NaNoWriMo at https://nanowrimo.org.
FILM SCREENING FEATURING CCPSG
On Tuesday, December 3rd, there will be a screening for a thought-provoking documentary featuring CCPSG's principal, staff, and school showcasing the work they are doing to stop the criminalization of black girls in schools. The screening will happen at the Gateway Film Center at 5:30pm. Register online at https://bit.ly/PUSHOUTLEADERSHIP. Enlarge the image for more details about a follow-up leadership briefing.
THURBER HOUSE YOUNG WRITERS' STUDIO FOR GRADES 9-12
Young Writers' Studio meets every other week for two hours with author and English professor, Robert Loss. The first hour is filled with quality writing prompts and activities. Then, after a break for provided snacks (of course!), the last hour offers a chance to workshop pieces that students or others bring in. It's a safe, low-key, fun opportunity to enjoy writing and meet others!
The Next Date: December 3rd
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm at Thurber Center (91 Jefferson Ave. Columbus, OH 43215)
Cost: $15 per session - can be paid in advance or at the door.
TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST: Examining Stages of Genocide
Join this upcoming Webinars from Echoes & Reflections and become equipped to teach about the Holocaust. The timely one-hour webinar is designed to help educators promote student learning and understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting effect on the world. Register here for the Webinar listed below.
- Examining Stages of Genocide 12/5 at 4pm
OFFICE HOURS FOR UNITS OF STUDY
Office Hours webinar series from Lucy Calkins and the TCRWP will occur on the first and third Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM (ET), Lucy will respond to questions you pose live regarding your use of the supplemental product for middle school-Units of Study in Writing. Each middle school has two sets of the workshops and with codes from the boxes, you can access the entire resource digitally. REGISTER NOW for the opportunity to discuss your burning questions with Lucy and to receive practical advice.Unlike last season, you only need to register for the fall Office Hours webinars once. When you register through the link above, you will receive a confirmation email and then reminder emails before each webinar with your personalized link to join. The next session is on December 5 at 4:00 PM. (Units of Study in Writing is one of our Supplemental Resources for Middle School.)
THE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL WINTER DEBATE TOURNAMENT IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
IT ONLY TAKES TWO STUDENTS TO FORM A DEBATE TEAM. LET'S SEE IF WE CAN GET EVERY HIGH SCHOOL TO BRING AT LEAST ONE TEAM (TWO STUDENTS) TO THE 3RD ANNUAL CCS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER DEBATE TOURNAMENT AT CAPITAL UNIVERSITY. EACH SCHOOL CAN BRING UP TO 5 TEAMS (10 TOTAL STUDENTS).
RESOLUTION Resolved: In the United States, colleges and universities should not consider standardized tests in undergraduate admissions decisions.
DEBATE FOLDER: https://tinyurl.com/ccsdebate2019
Go Rogue! Write with Reckless Abandon: Thurber House Adult Writing Workshop
Go Rogue! Write with Reckless Abandon: Thurber House Adult Writing Workshop
Give your creative self a gift before the hectic holiday season with a morning devoted to writing for fun on Saturday, December 7th from 9am-12pm! Writer and Thurber House instructor Katherine Matthews has taken her favorite activities from our writing classes for tweens and teens and adapted them for grown-ups. Expect to be challenged and entertained. Flex those writing muscles with a class chock full of fun activities and unexpected prompts. Sure, you'll learn something . . . we'll just pretend you didn't. Katherine Matthews is a freelance writer and editor. She is the former managing editor at PageSpring Publishing and the current editor of Flip the Page, Thurber House’s teen literary journal. Katherine also teaches regularly at Thurber House.The class is $20 if you register by December 1st and $25 after that date.
REGISTER FOR GO ROGUE HERE. To register by phone, call 614-464-1032 x11.
ATTEND THE 2020 CITY OF COLUMBUS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. YOUTH ORATORICAL CONTEST
2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Speaker Contest-DEADLINE DECEMBER 9TH!!
IT IS TIME TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN FOR THE 2020 MLK BREAKFAST. THE DEADLINE IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH!!
CCS will select one student speaker to represent the district at the 2020 Martin Luther King Breakfast, held on January 20, 2020 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Exhibition Hall C. The student chosen will get into the breakfast free and receive two complimentary tickets for his/her parents or guardians. The competition to become that speaker is only open to Columbus City Schools' students in Grades 6-12. CCS Superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon will introduce our student speaker. SHARE THIS FLYER FOR THE MLK BREAKFAST SPEAKER WITH YOUR STUDENTS.
- Theme of Speech: Keep Moving Forward (This is MLK's call to inspire yourself and others to keep moving forward no matter what the circumstances.)
- Length of Speech: 3 minutes max.
- Deadline for Entry: Monday, December 9th
- How to Enter: Send, text, or share a recording of the student reciting his/her speech to Carla Mae Phillips (Southland Center, Suite 125, 740-228-1509, or cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us) or make a request for Carla Mae Phillips to come to your school and record student speeches. Please put “MLK Breakfast” in the Subject Line when sending emails and texts and include the student's name, school, grade, contact information, and the teacher’s email & phone number.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS-ACHIEVE THE CORE BLOG CONTEST
Step One: Write an 800-word or less blog post that answers the question: What's one action educators can take to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms and foster a culture of high academic expectations for all students?
Step Two: Submit your blog entry to crivero@studentsachieve.net by December 31st.
-Three entries will be selected as finalists and the winner will be determined by visitor traffic during the "competition weeks."
-The grand prize is $150. Amazon gift card.
THURBER HOUSE WRITING WIZARDS for Grades 6-8
Thurber House's Writing Wizards registration is now live! Check out the brief class descriptions below and visit their website for more details or to register: http://www.thurberhouse.org/writing-wizards. Classes meet every Saturday from February 8-March 2 are limited to 15 students.
Thurber House Writing Wizards 2020: 6-8 Grade: $125
My Voice Matters with Linda Baird, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
- Have you ever felt really passionately about something you wanted to share with others? By the end of this workshop, you’ll have an opinion piece that is ready to share with the world!
Tell Your Story with Casey Briand, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Everybody has a story to tell. In this memoir-writing class, you’ll explore tales from your own life and craft them into thoughtful written pieces.
FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships available. Students who have not received a scholarship in 2019 will be given preference. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 17 and you will be notified by Friday, January 24. Click here for a downloadable brochure.
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a free residential journalism and college preparatory program for high-achieving current juniors from low-income backgrounds who are interested in journalism. Over 10 days, students live on campus at Princeton University and learn reporting skills from professional journalists and Princeton professors. Participants hold a press conference, produce a short documentary, report on a professional sporting event from the press box, attend a play or theatrical production, visit 3-4 major news outlets, and interview subjects for their feature stories in the Princeton Summer Journal. After the program, students are paired with a volunteer college adviser, a professional journalist, to help them through their admissions process.
Program dates: Friday, July 31 - Monday, Aug 10, 2020
Cost: All program expenses, including airfare or train tickets to and from campus, are covered by the program.
Application deadline: Monday, February 17, 2020 at 11:59PM EST.
You can learn more about the program, eligibility requirements, and application process on this website and from this PSJP Flyer.
Eligibility:
To apply, students must meet the following requirements:
Be a junior in high school at the time of application.
Live in the United States and intend to attend college here. Students living and attending school abroad, including U.S. citizens, will not be considered under any circumstances.
Have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0.
Have an interest in journalism.
Meet at least one of the socioeconomic conditions below:
The combined income of custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $60,000.
Student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch in your high school.
Student qualifies for an SAT or ACT fee waiver.
For questions about special circumstances, please review our frequently asked questions or email psjp@princeton.edu. Find Out More HERE.
EDCITE HAS A NEW FEATURE
As EDCITE celebrates its 6th birthday this month, it wanted to give its community a new tool that addresses one of the challenges teachers face in giving state-aligned assessments: finding quality, state-released items aligned to Ohio standards. They hear from teams that the hardest part about giving state-aligned practice is that there are so few items released by the state. What if you could use state test items from other parts of the country that were mapped to Ohio standards? It would unlock thousands of released state test questions for you to use in your class—and get instant OH standards-based data. Well, they now have a tool just for that!
OHIO COLLECTION
Click here to access the most recently released AIR tests available on Edcite.
The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg
Weeklong sessions or three-day themed seminars immerse participants in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with American history as the focus. The Institute experience provides teachers:
- Primary source-centered, standards-based historical content
- Inclusive approach to analyzing people and events of the past from multiple perspectives
- Innovative, engaging teaching strategies to bring history to life in the classroom
- Immersive experiences throughout the Historic Area and with character interpreters with suggested classroom applications
- Collaborative idea sharing with Colonial Williamsburg staff and fellow teachers
- Classroom-ready instructional resources, including lesson plans, primary sources, and media through the Colonial Williamsburg Education Resource Library.
HERE ARE SOME RECENT ARTICLES FOR YOUR PERUSAL
- Bringing the Joy of Read-Alouds to Middle School Students
- Making Annotations with Less Pain, More Meaning
- Teacher: How to help students self-assess
- 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers’ Confidence in Class
- What Makes a High-Quality Diverse Text and How to Get These Texts Into Your Classroom
- 10 Simple Steps for Reducing Toxic Stress in the Classroom
TEACHER PD OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
SOME CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS
-TEACHINGBOOKS CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS-NOVEMBER
-BULKBOOKSTORE $500 MONTHLY GIVEAWAY
-BULKBOOKSTORE LUNCH BAG GIVEAWAY
-WE ARE TEACHERS CONTEST/GIVEAWAYS
SEE THIS WEEK'S AND NEXT WEEK'S OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TOP OF THE NEWSLETTER
CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES
TINY TEACHING STORIES
Teachers’ lives are packed with powerful moments: moments of triumph, frustration, absurdity, joy, revelation, and hilarity. Education Week wants to hear about them. Submit your Tiny Teaching Story, in no more than 100 words, here. See examples below.
DECEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST
Join one of the free upcoming Webinars from Echoes & Reflections and become equipped to teach about the Holocaust. The timely one-hour webinars are designed to help educators promote student learning and understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting effect on the world. Register today. Below are the webinars for December
- Examining Stages of Genocide 12/5 at 4pm
- Teaching with the Pyramid of Hate 12/10 at 5pm
- Non-Jewish Victims of Nazi Prosecution 12/12 at 3pm
- Complicity and Action During the Holocaust 12/17 at 7pm
2020 OPPORTUNITIES
CURIOSITY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: PURSUING ENGAGEMENT, LITERACY, AND ACTION THROUGH INQUIRY (Heinemann PD Presents a Multi-Day Institute, January 17-20, 2020 in Charleston, SC)
Over the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, there will be a practical and personal institute, presented by a team of nationally recognized author-educators: Harvey "Smokey" Daniels, Nancy Steineke, Chad Everett, Kristin Ziemke, and Sara Ahmed. The institute is a blend of keynote sessions, breakout workshops, and job-alike meetings, where you'll spend part of each day working in a group that matches your grade range. You'll also join a team of colleagues in a multidisciplinary inquiry project, drawing on the complex sights, spaces, people, and history of Charleston itself. ENROLL NOW!
OCTELA ANNUAL CONFERENCE-FEBRUARY 21-22 IN WORTHINGTON OHIO
REGISTER NOW for the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Annual Conference. Don't miss your opportunity to see this year's keynote speakers: Daniel Jose Older, Tony M. Vinci, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Tanny McGregor. The theme is Envisioning Our Future(s). The 2020s offer a fresh decade to envision new possibilities for teaching ELA and professional transformation: What might our future classrooms look like? Envisioning diverse future(s) across grade levels and specialized curriculum may conjure a mixed bag of hope, excitement, inspiration, and, well, maybe even a little bit of anxiety. So, in the spirit of meeting teachers’ and students’ needs in facing the new decade, OCTELA aims to create a space for open inquiry, sharing, and optimism. This conference inspires teachers to gather and discuss what they do best, what inspires them to keep pushing forward, and what strategies support authentic student learning. Check out more information on the OCTELA Conference Page.
Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant
The Snapdragon Book Foundation offers an outstanding grant to help provide books for pre-K through 12th grade schools and libraries that serve disadvantaged students. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000. Applications available in November 2019; applications due in February 2020.
TEEN OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THURBER HOUSE-FRIDAY
2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contest
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission submission period is open for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contest! This year's theme is "standing for what matters." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leading voice against the injustices that affected minorities throughout the United States. For standing up against racism and bigotry, Dr. King had to face great adversity. He was arrested, verbally abused, and a target of many due to his civil rights advocacy. Despite this trouble, Dr. King never strayed from his mission and he continued to speak out against injustice. Dr. King’s great civil rights achievements would not have been possible if he had been intimidated by the possible dangers of advocating the truth. His actions show us that doing what is right may not be the easiest choice, but if justice is to prevail, difficult choices must be taken. On March 8, 1965, the day after “Bloody Sunday,” on which civil rights protestors were attacked and beaten by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Dr. King said: "A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.” His words remind us that our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Contest Entries: Dr. King was a leader because he spoke out when others were resigned to silence. Think about times in your life where you spoke out against an injustice. What impact did it leave on you and your community? Each participant in the art contest is invited to participate by creating work that creatively responds to the following question:
When have you had or will you have the courage to speak out for something that truly matters? For 2020 Contest Rules and the Official Entry Form, Click Here. To fill out the form digitally, save a copy to your computer first, then fill out the form.
The 2020 MLK Contest Deadline is December 20, 2019. All entries are required to be emailed or received by mail no later than December 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Please factor in holiday shipping times when choosing shipping options. Questions? Call (888) 278-7101.
OHIO POETRY ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL CONTEST
The Ohio Poetry Association (OPA) is sponsoring its annual high school poetry contest, offering prizes and publication to winners in nine categories. A grand prize winning poem will be published in Common Threads, OPA’s poetry journal. Winning poems will be sent to the Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Give this OPA CONTEST FLYER to your students so that they may enter.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- All poems must be the original work of the student and must be unpublished (in print or online, including social media) or not accepted for publication.
- Each poem must be titled. There may be only one entry per student in any category, and no poem may be entered in more than one category. There is no limit on the number of categories to which a student may submit. NOTE: For Manningham eligibility, there is a limit of 30 lines for any poem and only one poem per student can be sent.
- All poems must be typed or computer generated in a plain font no larger than 12-point. Times New Roman font is suggested.
- All poems must be in English, single-spaced, printed on one side of the page only, and all category requirements must be observed. No illustrations or decorations.
- Two copies of each poem must be submitted. Each copy must contain the name Senior Division and the category (number only) in the upper left-hand corner. On the second copy only, the name of the student, name of school (or if home-schooled, your mailing address), grade level, and language arts/English teacher (or parent-teacher for home-schoolers) must appear in the upper right-hand corner. At the bottom of the second copy with the student name and school address identification, the statement below must be typed and signed by the student:
“I certify that this poem is my original work and has not been copied in whole
or in part from any author’s poems in print or posted on the Internet."
Signed: ___________________________________________ - Each school should send all entries from the school together, mailed flat in one envelope, with the name of the teacher or parent-teacher on a note inside or marked clearly on the envelope.
- ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 15, 2019.
Special Note for Teachers: Teachers are strongly encouraged to read all student poems for appropriateness. No personal names of friends or family members should appear in poems. No poems will be returned.
CONTEST CATEGORIES & SPONSORS
- Voices from the Past – A persona poem in any style in the voice of an American patriot from America’s past, e.g., a survivor from any war fought to keep America free. Sponsor: Mark Hersman
- David Francis Smith Award – A poem in any form on any subject. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Teresa Santmyer
- New Beginnings – Using your imagination and fresh imagery, describe how change of any kind can affect your life. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Great Expectations Writers
- Humor – A poem that makes us laugh—amusing, humorous, funny (but clean enough to print) in any form. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Pat Snyder Hurley
- Sonnets – The sonnet is one of the longest lived of verse forms. Its rhyme scheme makes music out of repeated sounds, and its metrical pattern of iambic pentameter rocks with rhythm! Compose your own sonnet on any subject. Sponsor: Betsy Hughes
- Ekphrasitic – Choose a work of art from any art museum and write a poem in response to that work. At the bottom of your page, note the name of the work of art; the artist; the museum where you viewed it; and a website location (URL) of the art, if available. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Jane Kretschmann and Deborah Strozier
- A Sense of Place – A poem that captures a memorable landscape, cityscape, seascape, building, or interior. Any form. 30-line limit. Sponsor: William R. Reyer
- Short and to the Point – A poem in any form, on any subject, not to exceed 12 lines. The poem may be free verse or a form such as haiku/senryu, tanka, cinquain, limerick, double dactyl (higgledy-piggledy), minute, or triolet – any established form as long as it’s 12 lines or under. Sponsor: Springfield Writers Club
- Cinquain – Write an American cinquain, a poem of five lines of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 2 syllables and unrhymed. It usually features a single image from nature. The image you should focus on for this contest is water (rivers, sea, oceans—be creative!) For examples see: www.cinquain.org/cinquain.html Sponsor: PentaPoets
PRIZES & PUBLICATION
Awards for each category are $25, $15, and $10, with the possibility of honorable mentions. All judges reserve the right not to award a prize in a category if entries do not meet the category and/or judge’s requirements. Award winners will be published in a chapbook. Chapbooks for award-winning students will be sent to each school.
MAIL ALL POETRY SUBMISSIONS TO:
Sharon Fish Mooney, OPA Student Contests
86545 Cramblett Road
Scio, Ohio 43988
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2019-20 POETRY OUT LOUD CONTEST & THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE POETRY OUT LOAD WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
GET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL REGISTERED NOW FOR POETRY OUT LOUD HERE!
Poetry Out Loud (POL) encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary heritage and contemporary life. Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud is administered in partnership with the State Arts Agencies of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Teachers, librarians, or administrators register their high schools each year with the Ohio Arts Council and organize contests with one class, several classes, or a whole school. Contests, workshops, and multi-media program materials, including curricula, are free. Poetry Out Loud is aligned with Common Core and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) standards. See more information at the Poetry Out Loud Ohio Page and at the Poetry Out Loud National Page.
Here is the Poetry Out Loud Teacher's Guide and Ohio's Contest Schedule.
DID YOU MISS EARLIER ISSUES OF THE SECONDARY ENGLISH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER?
Carla Mae Phillips
Southland Center, Suite 125
Email: cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/English6-12
Location: 3700 South High Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (380) 997-0463
Tim Wangler
Southland Center, Suite 125
Email: twangler8446@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/English6-12
Location: 3700 South High Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (380) 997-0462