refers to the emotion expressed by the poet towards the reader, enhancing the mood or atmosphere of the poem

the sound produced through the mouth as speech or song

a form of non-verbal communication communicated via the face to convey a range of emotions

Performing poems written by the poet John Lyons

English

In "John Lyons Poetry: Reading", pupils learned about the poet John Lyons and responded and reflected on some of his poems. In "Poetry about Personal Experiences: Reading", pupils will reflect on their own experiences on a range of complex themes.

In 'Poet Focus: Joseph Coelho', pupils learned about the poet Joseph Coelho and read and analysed some of his poems. In this unit, pupils will extend their knowledge of famous poets by learning about another, John Lyons. 

John Lyons poetry: reading

the overall feeling or atmosphere of a poem

In poetry performance, what do volume and pitch mainly contribute to?

They add visual interest for the audience and enhance a performer's expression.

They distract the audience from the words spoken.

Why are body movements significant in poetry performance?

Which of the following poems by John Lyons evokes a sense of humour and amusement?

Which of the following poems by John Lyons evokes a sense of tranquillity and peace?

When performing a poem, which of the following must be considered?

to convey emotions and enhance the poem's impact

What is the main purpose of performing poetry?

using only a single tone throughout the performance

using vocal variations and expressive gestures

Which of the following is important for an effective poetry performance?

It's not essential in poetry performance.

 It creates a connection with the audience and it engages them.

Why is eye contact important in poetry performance?

They complement words and enhance expression.

What role do body movements play in poetry performance?

allows the performer to read the poem faster

What does vocal variation do in poetry performance?

They add visual interest and complement the words of the poem.

How do expressive gestures contribute to a poetry performance?

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