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.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
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.
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 are useful for pupils to see and hear what works and what doesn't in performance.
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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