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Literary Meet. Sponsored by Laura Clack Lisa Jarmon. By PresenterMedia.com. Literary Meet Timeline. October. November. Dec.-Feb. Informational Meeting. Competitors Selected. Regional Competition. State Competition for Finalists. Independent/Guided Practice. March. April.
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Literary Meet Sponsored by Laura Clack Lisa Jarmon By PresenterMedia.com
Literary Meet Timeline October November Dec.-Feb. Informational Meeting Competitors Selected Regional Competition State Competition for Finalists Independent/Guided Practice March April
What is Literary Meet? • A one day regional event in which students compete individually in the following categories: • Boys and Girls Essay • Boys and Girls Extemporaneous • Boys and Girls Dramatic Interpretation • Boys and Girls Solo • Girls Trio • Boys Quartet • Region winners will compete in the State Literary Meet for the title! Regional Competition State Competition
Boys and Girls Essay Competing students have two hours to write an essay over either a literary topic or current event topic. • Students should bring several sheets of notebook paper and a blue or black ink pen. • Essay may not exceed 600 words.
Extemporaneous Speaking • Competitors will have fifteen minutes to compose their speech. • Students choose a topic ripped from the headlines.
Dramatic Interpretation • Students memorize and rehearse a monologue from a piece of work of literary value and performthis for judges. • No props, sound effects, or costumes are allowed. • Movement is not limited. • Competitors are allowed to give a brief introduction to their piece.