This Poem Must Be Memorized and Recited in Class No Later Than

This poem must be memorized and recited in class no later than Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

*Practice reciting this poem at home every night in front of an audience or a mirror (Hint- make flashcards of each line in the poem.) *Memorize each line and try to remember clues to help you remember the order of the lines. *Once the poem is memorized, work on adding expression in your voice and using drama to act out the poem as you recite it.

*You will be graded on how well you recite the poem from memory without the aide of any cues from the teacher. Also you will be graded on the expression you use while reciting the poem in class, and whether or not your illustration shows the meaning of the poem.