Learning and reciting stanzas one to three of 'The Highwayman'
I can recite 'The Highwayman' and memorise one stanza.
Learning and reciting stanzas one to three of 'The Highwayman'
I can recite 'The Highwayman' and memorise one stanza.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reciting a text provides an important opportunity for developing speaking and listening skills.
- Speakers need to consider how to keep their audience engaged during a recital.
- Speakers can use a range of techniques to ensure that they can be clearly heard and are engaging for the audience.
- Memorising a text can enable a more coherent recital.
- We can use a range of strategies to support us with memorising a text.
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 are useful for pupils to see and hear what works and what doesn't in performance.
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
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the setting
the Highwayman
Bess
Exit quiz
6 Questions
involves speaking powerfully and clearly
involves pronouncing words clearly
how we use our posture and gestures to convey meaning
the speed at which we speak