'Little Bo Peep'
I can understand that a nursery rhyme is a traditional song or poem for children.
'Little Bo Peep'
I can understand that a nursery rhyme is a traditional song or poem for children.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Nursery rhymes are aimed at children.
- Nursery rhymes might have words that rhyme in them, which are words that end in the same sound or sounds.
- Nursery rhymes are often sung in a tune.
- Nursery rhymes are often easy to learn and have repeated elements or refrains.
- Nursery rhymes often link to historical events or periods.
Keywords
Nursery rhyme - short songs and verses often read or sung to, or by, young children
Song - a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung
Traditional - something that has been done and re-done for a long period of time
Performance - refers to the act of presenting or reciting a poem in front of an audience, utilising vocal delivery, gestures, and expressions to enhance the impact of the poem.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with the rhyming words.
The purpose of this unit and lesson is to introduce poetry, discuss preferences and perform. Spend most time engaging with the rhyme through understanding, listening and practising singing. Provide more direct instruction for the rhyming elements.
Licence
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