Starter quiz
- True or false? Free verse poems rely on consistent patterns of rhyme or rhythm.
- True
- False ✓
- The rhythm of a free verse poem may be similar to how a person might ...
- speak. ✓
- write.
- walk.
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- True or false? In free verse poetry, poets may still use poetic devices such as alliteration, repetition and similes to create their desired effect.
- True ✓
- False
- Rhyme in poetry is the similarity of sounds between the __________ syllables of words, creating a musical quality and pattern in the poem.
- beginning
- middle
- ending ✓
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- True or false? Sometimes rhyming words have different spellings at the end, but are still rhyming words as they sound similar.
- True ✓
- False
- How many words are joined together to make a kenning?
- 2 ✓
- 3
- 4
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Exit quiz
- What is the name for a group of people gathered together to watch a performance?
- a panel
- a team
- an audience ✓
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- Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
- 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 ✓
- True or false? Using a loud volume could show excitement or intensity.
- True ✓
- False
- What could help to improve your performance of a poem?
- speaking clearly and with appropriate volume ✓
- speaking into your hand
- using facial expressions ✓
- using gestures ✓
- looking at the ground
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- What is it called when we practise something for a later performance?
- speaking
- rehearsing ✓
- performing
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- True or false? Everyone wants to create the same atmosphere when performing a poem.
- True
- False ✓
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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. You could show videos of real poets performing their own poetry.
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
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