Your poem and explication, as wBe sure to have a clear plan about how you will present your poem and your essay. Check to make an appointment with parents or teachers so that you can rehearse in front of them and get feedback before the final presentation.
Set yourself a time and date to video your performance.
Be ready for your presentation on time.
Memorize the poem line by line and then rehearse. This means that you will need to say it out loud often enough so that you are familiar with what line comes next.
As you recite the poem out loud over and over, plan where the pauses come for dramatic effect and also plan which words should be emphasized to clarify meaning.
Once you have the poem memorized and have planned the pauses and emphasis for dramatic effect, be sure to perform the recitation in front of a parent or a teacher and get feedback as to what might need to be changed.
If you can, video yourself giving the presentation and then critique your performance. Make sure to note where changes can be made and then rehearse again so that your presentation can be perfect.
Be ready and well-rehearsed.
Take a few deep breaths.
Speak slowly and clearly