To memorize, or not to memorize: that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to suffer the fear and anguish of committing a poem to memory, to endure the heartache, to shuffle off this fear, and face the stares of classmates with the hue of resolution, or to refuse to face this sea of troubles and to sleep. Young orators read an article about the value of memorizing poetry, and then engage in a series of activities that prepare them for their performances. Detailed instructions for the activities, links to the article, and to suggested poems, are all included in the packet.