Poetry Out Loud Student Feedback 2016-2017 Survey

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* 2. Number of years you have participated in Poetry Out Loud:

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* 3. Learning Poetry and Preparing

	Absolutely!	Yes	Not really	Definitely not	No Opinion
I enjoyed the Poetry Out Loud experience this year.	I enjoyed the Poetry Out Loud experience this year. Absolutely!	I enjoyed the Poetry Out Loud experience this year. Yes	I enjoyed the Poetry Out Loud experience this year. Not really	I enjoyed the Poetry Out Loud experience this year. Definitely not	I enjoyed the Poetry Out Loud experience this year. No Opinion
I feel there was enough time spent on poetry at my school.	I feel there was enough time spent on poetry at my school. Absolutely!	I feel there was enough time spent on poetry at my school. Yes	I feel there was enough time spent on poetry at my school. Not really	I feel there was enough time spent on poetry at my school. Definitely not	I feel there was enough time spent on poetry at my school. No Opinion
I expanded my knowledge of poets and poetry through the Poetry Out Loud program.	I expanded my knowledge of poets and poetry through the Poetry Out Loud program. Absolutely!	I expanded my knowledge of poets and poetry through the Poetry Out Loud program. Yes	I expanded my knowledge of poets and poetry through the Poetry Out Loud program. Not really	I expanded my knowledge of poets and poetry through the Poetry Out Loud program. Definitely not	I expanded my knowledge of poets and poetry through the Poetry Out Loud program. No Opinion
My memorization and recitation skills were improved through this experience.	My memorization and recitation skills were improved through this experience. Absolutely!	My memorization and recitation skills were improved through this experience. Yes	My memorization and recitation skills were improved through this experience. Not really	My memorization and recitation skills were improved through this experience. Definitely not	My memorization and recitation skills were improved through this experience. No Opinion
I discovered at least one new poet that I really enjoy, as a result of Poetry Out Loud.	I discovered at least one new poet that I really enjoy, as a result of Poetry Out Loud. Absolutely!	I discovered at least one new poet that I really enjoy, as a result of Poetry Out Loud. Yes	I discovered at least one new poet that I really enjoy, as a result of Poetry Out Loud. Not really	I discovered at least one new poet that I really enjoy, as a result of Poetry Out Loud. Definitely not	I discovered at least one new poet that I really enjoy, as a result of Poetry Out Loud. No Opinion
As a result of Poetry Out Loud I am interested in learning more about literature, reading, writing or reciting poetry.	As a result of Poetry Out Loud I am interested in learning more about literature, reading, writing or reciting poetry. Absolutely!	As a result of Poetry Out Loud I am interested in learning more about literature, reading, writing or reciting poetry. Yes	As a result of Poetry Out Loud I am interested in learning more about literature, reading, writing or reciting poetry. Not really	As a result of Poetry Out Loud I am interested in learning more about literature, reading, writing or reciting poetry. Definitely not	As a result of Poetry Out Loud I am interested in learning more about literature, reading, writing or reciting poetry. No Opinion
I understood the criteria used for judging poetry recitations.	I understood the criteria used for judging poetry recitations. Absolutely!	I understood the criteria used for judging poetry recitations. Yes	I understood the criteria used for judging poetry recitations. Not really	I understood the criteria used for judging poetry recitations. Definitely not	I understood the criteria used for judging poetry recitations. No Opinion
I had adequate time to prepare for my school competition.	I had adequate time to prepare for my school competition. Absolutely!	I had adequate time to prepare for my school competition. Yes	I had adequate time to prepare for my school competition. Not really	I had adequate time to prepare for my school competition. Definitely not	I had adequate time to prepare for my school competition. No Opinion

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* 4. The elements of the POL competition I enjoyed the most are: (select all that apply)

Choosing my poems

Memorizing my poems

Reciting my poems

Meeting other students

Preparing for the school and/or semi-final contests

Other Comments

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* 5. I think the biggest challenge(s) for me was: (select all that apply)

Accuracy

Physical Presence

Voice and Articulation

Evidence of Understanding

Dramatic Appropriateness

Choosing my poems

Picking the order of the poems

Understanding how the contest works

Knowing what I would be scored on (the criteria)

Memorization

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Can you tell us, what is the most important reason you put in the extra work to participate in this program?

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* 7. What one change would you suggest in how your school organizes and implements the POL program at your school next year?

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* 8. How much class time did your English Teacher spend on Poetry Out Loud?

1-3 hours

3-5 hours

5-10 hours

10-15 hours

15-20 hours

20-25 hours

25+ hours

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* 9. Was participation in Poetry Out Loud required?

Yes

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* 10. Do you write your own poetry?

Yes

Not yet

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* 11. What was your favorite part of being part of Poetry Out Loud?

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* 12. What other opportunities do you have to learn about poetry in school (check all that apply)?

We study poetry in other English classes

There is an after school poetry club

I write poetry on my own, but not at school

My only opportunity to learn about poetry is during the Poetry Out Loud program

Other (please specify)

Poetry Out Loud Student Feedback 2016-2017

1. My experience in Poetry Out Loud

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* 1. Grade:

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* 2. Number of years you have participated in Poetry Out Loud:

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* 3. Learning Poetry and Preparing

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* 4. The elements of the POL competition I enjoyed the most are: (select all that apply)

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* 5. I think the biggest challenge(s) for me was: (select all that apply)

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* 6. Can you tell us, what is the most important reason you put in the extra work to participate in this program?

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* 7. What one change would you suggest in how your school organizes and implements the POL program at your school next year?

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* 8. How much class time did your English Teacher spend on Poetry Out Loud?

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* 9. Was participation in Poetry Out Loud required?

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* 10. Do you write your own poetry?

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* 11. What was your favorite part of being part of Poetry Out Loud?

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* 12. What other opportunities do you have to learn about poetry in school (check all that apply)?