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SUMMARY:Solo Speech & Drama – [Section 66] Poetry Recital
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Poetry Recital\nLocation: Southern Cross Burwood – Drama Studio\nSection Number: 66 \nGeneral Category Guidelines:\n1 piece only to be performed. \nUse of offensive language will be penalised\, and the performance may be stopped. The content of the poem must be appropriate to the age of the performer and for a school age audience. \nSection Specific Guidelines:\nPoetry Recital will be offered in three divisions:\n-Years 5 & 6\n-Years 7/8/9\n-Years 10/11/12 \nTime Limit:\nYears 5 & 6 – 1-3 minutes\nYears 7 – 12 – 5 minutes \nEach speaker will be required to introduce and recite one POEM chosen by the student from a published\, acknowledged Australian poet appropriate for a performance. The poem is not to be written by the student. The poem should be at least one minute in length. \nStudents will recite their chosen poem from memory\, to enable them to connect with the audience. \nParticipants must speak for 30 seconds prior to the presentation of their prepared poem\, introducing the poet\, the poem and giving a personal response to (not a literary analysis of) the poem.The personal response is to be spoken\, not read\, otherwise penalties apply. Update 23 Feb: The 30 second introduction is not included in the time limit of the poem. \nSpeakers should upload their poem with their registration. \nProps are not permitted in this section. \nCostumes are not required – school uniforms or neat performance wear is preferred. \nProvided Equipment:\n1 lectern or music stand (as available) \nPlease note – this is an unamplified section. \nJudging Criteria:\n\nThe poetry presentation should appeal to the thoughts and emotions of the audience\nChoice\, appropriateness and delivery of the poem\nInterpretation/originality/meaning\nTiming and pace\nVoice and vocal dynamics\nConfidence in presentation\, expressiveness appropriate to style and form.\nImpact and rapport in relation to style\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 20 seconds over the maximum time.\n2 point deduction for reading the personal response before the poetry recital.\n2 point deduction for heavy reliance on poem script.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/solo-drama-poetry-recital-10-04-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Solos
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