Performing your own poem inspired by big and small objects
I can perform a poem inspired by big and small objects.
Performing your own poem inspired by big and small objects
I can perform a poem inspired by big and small objects.
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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.
Keywords
Volume - refers to the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem, allowing for variations in intensity and expression
Atmosphere - the mood created in a section or whole of a text
Pace - refers to the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed
Gesture - a movement that helps express an idea or meaning
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. You could show videos of real poets performing their own poetry.
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Exit quiz
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the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem
the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed
a movement that helps express an idea or meaning