Prose & Poetry

1. Prose & Poetry Who’s in your little black book?

2. The Event: • The performance of Literature • Prose – Literature that is not a play or a poem • Poetry – Literature written in verse

3. The Rules • In the performance the contestant will use a manuscript (black notebook) which contains his/her selection(s). • The time limit is 7 minutes, introduction included. • The material must be published & printed. • Use UIL categories.

4. The Categories • Prose • Exploring the Southern Experience • Exploring Prose Fiction • Poetry • Exploring Excellence in Poetry • Exploring Poetry

5. The Preparation • Read & Select Your Piece • Analyze the Selection • Cut the Piece • Put Piece in Black Notebook • Time Piece • Prepare Introduction • Practice, practice, practice