1. Find out as much as possible about the poet or poets presenting the reading before you go. If possible, read some of the poetry by the poet(s).

2. Your review should include the name of the poet(s), the location and date of the reading, and the organization sponsoring the reading.

3. Discuss the kind of poetry the poet writes. What themes are important to his/her work? Are there images that recur in more than one poem? What is the tone of the poetry? What sort of formal devices (rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech) does the poet use?

4. Comment on how the poet's reading contributes to your appreciation of the poetry. Does the poet emphasize the rhythmical or musical qualities of his/her poetry in the oral interpretation?

5. If the poet comments on the poems, discuss how those comments illuminate the poems.

6. If the poet is available after the reading, try to ask him/her an interesting question or two.

7. Go back and read the poet's work again. How did the poetry reading affect your understanding and appreciation of the poetry?

8. If you use quotes or paraphrases from outside sources in your review, document them according to the MLA Style.