RECITATION
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Each day, students begin with Recitation—a time dedicated to memorizing inspiring selections that offer encouragement, wisdom, and lasting value. These pieces, including poems, hymns, and proverbs, aim to enrich students' hearts and minds for years to come.
To enhance this experience, we offer an opportunity for students to join an honorary group called Recitation Virtuosos. Membership is earned by mastering the monthly recitation material and comes with a variety of special privileges.
Testing for Recitation Virtuosos will take place the last week of each month. The following Q&A will provide more details and explain how you can support your child in this meaningful endeavor.
Recitation Virtuosos
The Recitation Virtuosos program is a recognition opportunity for Grammar School students (K–5th grade) who excel in memorizing monthly recitation material. The goal is to encourage deep internalization of rich and meaningful content while cultivating joy in learning.
All students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Some of the seven categories of content are memorized each month (e.g., hymns, poems, wisdom sayings).
The full list is included on the sheet sent home monthly.
Some categories may include multiple selections depending on length.
K–1st Grade:
Required: Any Four Categories. Only one verse of the Hymn is required for mastery.
3rd–5th Grade:
Must Master 5 out of 7 Categories. One of which must be the full Hymn or the Civics Piece.
Students may have no more than 5 mistakes per category.
Study Opportunities
- Daily recitation practice in class (Monday–Friday).
- Monthly study sheets sent home.
- Digital resources (videos, audio, PDFs) provided via:
- Anchors Aweigh email link
- Coventry website
First week of each month, for the previous month’s material.
Tested individually by various teachers each month.
We are always looking for volunteers for this task! Reach out to Barbaranewell@educatingforlife.com
- Make a Plan: Have your child choose and highlight the 4 categories they’ll focus on.
- Practice Regularly: Use the monthly materials at home, in the car, or during routines (dinner, homework, bedtime).
- Use the Resources: Keep digital links handy on your device.
- Encourage Participation: Support your child’s effort to try out and aim for mastery.
- Engage Together: Recite and sing along—this benefits everyone!
- Quiz at Home: Practice reciting with accuracy.
- Help Younger Students: Clarify pronunciation to ensure comprehension.
- Volunteer: Help with monthly testing.
