Learning and reciting stanzas four to six of 'The Highwayman'
I can recite ‘The Highwayman’ and memorise one stanza.
Learning and reciting stanzas four to six of 'The Highwayman'
I can recite ‘The Highwayman’ and memorise one stanza.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Poems can be learned by heart and recited.
- Understanding of the poem's meaning can be shown through intonation, tone, volume and action.
- Clear diction is essential for the audience to understand the words.
- Using a range of recital skills can enhance our performance and audience engagement.
- Eye contact is an important aspect of public speaking.
Keywords
Recite - to read aloud a text from memory in front of an audience
Projection - using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly
Diction - involves pronouncing words clearly
Body language - how we use our posture and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings
Pace - the speed at which we speak
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to use all recital skills.
Each skill of using projection, diction and body language should be explicitly modelled. Modelling non-examples is useful for pupils to see and hear what works and what doesn't in performance.
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Learning and reciting stanzas four to six of 'The Highwayman', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Learning and reciting stanzas four to six of 'The Highwayman', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Lesson video
Starter quiz
6 Questions
involves pronouncing words clearly
how we use our posture and gestures to convey meaning
the speed at which we speak
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to read aloud a text from memory in front of an audience
using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly
pronouncing words clearly
how we use posture and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings
the speed at which we speak
description of Tim
the Highwayman speaks to Bess
the Highwayman leaves