PROGRAMMED ORAL INTERPRETATION a.k.a. "POI" Present three prepared pieces (poems, cutting from short stories, plays, etc.) connected by a theme of your choice. Add an introduction to provide a better understanding of the performance. A small binder with the pieces must be held in hand(s) at all times. Recommendations: Balance humor & drama. You MUST relay a theme/lesson, not simply a topic (e.g. 'Love' is not a theme; 'Love is found in surprising relationships' is a theme). Use the binder creatively as a prop.