Show Segments
Poetry Out Loud - Part 2: Bill Thomas interviews North Dakota's poetry champ, offering insights into students' dedication to mastering and articulating poems for a statewide competition.
Fargo Film Festival: Prairie Pulse: Sean Volk provides an overview of the ongoing Fargo Film Festival, sharing highlights and the event's significance with John Harris.
Great American Folk Show Highlights Toby Keith's Career: The segment delves into Toby Keith's impactful career, examining his patriotic anthems and complex legacy amidst personal and political landscapes, highlighted by Michael Patrick F. Smith's op-ed.
Poetry Out Loud (Part Two) Highlights
- Bill Thomas discusses the national scope and educational benefits of Poetry Out Loud: Bill provides an overview of Poetry Out Loud, emphasizing its role in fostering students' memorization, performance skills, and deep understanding of poetry. He highlights the rigorous preparation that participants undergo, not just in memorization but in delivering poems with effective expression and physical presence.
- Spotlight on North Dakota's poetry talent: The interview showcases performances by North Dakota high school students, illustrating the wide range of poetry selected—from ancient works by Sappho to contemporary reflections on American identity and social issues. This variety underscores the program's encouragement of students' exploration of diverse poetic voices and themes.
- Judging criteria and impact on students: Bill explains the judging criteria, which include memorization, performance, physical presence, and interpretation, underscoring the holistic approach to evaluating participants. He shares insights into the transformative impact of the contest on students, as evidenced by their sophisticated understanding and delivery of the poems.
- Reflections on poetry's relevance and accessibility: