Prose and Poetry: Starting at the Beginning Heath McLeod Hereford High School Basic Rules

— 7 minutes – no more! (no grace period in UIL) — Cannot be original work — Stick to literature type (ex. Prose to prose, more examples later) — Be mindful of categories – they ask for specific things this year. General Tips, Knowledge, and Things

— Strong language and profanity — Theatricality and movement – how much is too much? — Reading while performing — Slicks vs. no slicks — Programs – One voice vs. Separate voices — Remember this is an educational experience! Prose, Category A

— Inspiring My Journey — Heroes/heroines or survivors — Single work only, fiction or non-fiction, can be two or more authors or written anonymously — Introductions must include WHY or HOW that piece fits the contestants idea of a hero. — “May include short stories, myths, legends, folk tales, science fiction, memoirs, and novels.” No speeches or plays. Cannot be same author as category B. Prose, Category B

— Expanding the Journey — Thematic program using two different TYPES of sources. — Cannot use poetry, songs lyrics, musicals, jokes, commercials, plays or novels written in verse. — Intro or transitions state types of literature and authors. — Also needs to include significance of theme. Poetry, Category A

— Journey Through Time — Thematic program to examine a decade or a social/political movement. — Program must include two or more poems or excerpts by two or more poets. Must be published in hard copy. — Song lyrics may only be used as transitions, unless published as poetry, and must be stated in intro. — Intro needs identify significance of decade or movement. Poetry, Category B

— Journey With Poets — Poetryfoundation.org – Poem(s) written by one or more poets whose biography appears on the website. — Can be woven. — Must be poetry – essays, etc on the website cannot be used. Documentation

❏ Tab Staff- Initial after selections have been checked

Print Legibly

Conference: 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A (please check)

Contestant’s Full Name: ______

School: ______City: ______

Coach’s Name: ______Coach’s Cell Phone: ______

Years Qualified for State in Prose

(Check where applicable)

❏ State 2011 ❏ State 2013 ❏ State 2012 ❏ State 2014

Selections Performing at State Meet: Include complete titles and authors.

Category A: Inspiring My Journey_ (heroes/heroines/survivors)

Title ______

Author(s) ______

Category B: Expanding the Journey_ (2-3 different types of literature)

Title(s) 1. ______Author(s)1. ______

2. ______2. ______

3. ______3. ______

4. ______4. ______

My signature attests that I have not performed any of these literary works/selections previously at UIL State Meet.

______student’s signature

My signature attests that, to the best of my knowledge, this student has not performed these literary works/selections previously at UIL State Meet.

______coach’s signature

2014 Documentation

❏ Tab Staff- Initial after selections have been checked

Print Legibly

Conference: 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A (please check)

Contestant’s Full Name: ______

School: ______City: ______

Coach’s Name: ______Coach’s Cell Phone: ______

Years Qualified for State in Poetry

(Check where applicable)

❏ State 2011 ❏ State 2013 ❏ State 2012 ❏ State 2014

Selections Performing at State Meet: Include complete titles and authors.

Category A: Journey Through Time_ (Decade(s) and/or social/political movement)

Title(s) 1. ______Poets 1. ______2. ______2. ______3. ______3. ______4. ______4. ______5. ______5. ______6. ______6. ______

Category B: Journey With Poets_ (PoetryFoundation.org)

Title(s) 1. ______Poet(s)1. ______2. ______2. ______3. ______3. ______4. ______4. ______5. ______5. ______6. ______6. ______

My signature attests that I have not performed any of these literary works/selections previously at UIL State Meet. ______student’s signature

My signature attests that, to the best of my knowledge, this student has not performed these literary works/selections previously at UIL State Meet.

______coach’s signature

2014 Bookwork

— Demonstration Practice

— Scheduling — Mirrors or cameras — Recordings