Each group picks a poem by its author that fits the theme for the day best. You will be performing in front of the class (and perhaps another class, so make sure it's a quality event!). You should have a copy of the day's poem for each student.

Don't forget that even if you aren't invited to stay on the island, you must perform every day. There will be winners chosen every day for best performance. 

Perform your poem with lots of moody backgrounds. Remember all the senses, and use them to set the tone of the poem. Music, scents, sound effects, backgrounds (painted cardboard, etc.), balloons, food, tactile images (poems written on sandpaper or fabric and handed out), lighting effects like strobe or slide projected backgrounds - all these can make your performance effective.

Roles: stage director (in charge of rehearsals), props, lighting, miscellaneous

Your group will make a talking statue formation that is the "soul" of your poem and recite it to the class (thanks to Jeff Wilhelm for the Frozen Tableau format). Pose yourselves in a statuary group that tells us something about the poem. Recite the poem, using all the people in the group. Pause, and then do a frozen tableau - what is each character thinking or saying at that instant? Have a decorated title placard in front of your tableau, giving the title, author, and group members.

Roles: stage director, sequencer (who will read what part - alone or choral, etc.), script writer (responsible for the quality of the dialogue of statues), and placard maker.

You may recreate your poem in any art form. Read it to the class as a group, either as a choral reading or in individual sections. Show us how you represented the poem in an art form. You may use any media, but no two art forms in the group may be alike. Dioramas, posters, kamishibai, sculpture, water color, collages, etc. are all welcome. Each member must complete a project.

Roles: each individual is responsible for chosing a project and presenting it to the class.

Your group will act out a poem, using props and costumes as necessary. Make your poem come alive. Use sound effects, dramatic entrances and exits, and lots of color to give your poem some flair!

Roles: stage manager, props, special effects (sound effects/lighting), and makeup/costumes.

We will declare a winner on Friday at our poetry party. After the ceremony we will write a reflective essay on our work. Snacks will be provided.