Performing 'There are things that lurk in the library' by Joseph Coelho
I can perform the poem ‘There are Things that Lurk in the Library’ by Joseph Coelho.
Performing 'There are things that lurk in the library' by Joseph Coelho
I can perform the poem ‘There are Things that Lurk in the Library’ by Joseph Coelho.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Performing poetry to an audience is an important part of the process of creating poetry.
- When performing poetry, you can vary your volume, pace and use gestures to have an impact on the audience.
- Deciding upon and creating a desired atmosphere is important when performing poetry.
- We can improve our performances of poetry through practice.
Common misconception
Pupils may think a person can be 'good' or 'bad' at performing.
Explain that successful performances need practice, like any skill. By identifying the elements that contribute to a successful performance, we can then practise them.
Keywords
Atmopshere - the mood created in a section or whole of a text
Volume - the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem
Pace - the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed
Gesture - a movement that helps express an idea or meaning
Equipment
You need a copy of the poem ‘There are Things that Lurk in the Library’, which is in the 2017 Otter-Barry Books edition of ‘Overheard in a Tower Block’ by Joseph Coelho, for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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