Poetry, Symbolism, and Figurative Meaning · Narrative Reading
The Oral Tradition and Performance
Exploring spoken word poetry and the role of performance in conveying intent and connecting with an audience.
Key Questions
- 1How does a performer's use of volume and pause change the interpretation of a written text?
- 2What elements of spoken word poetry distinguish it from traditional page-based poetry?
- 3How does the presence of a live audience affect the delivery and impact of a poetic message?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Oral Communication - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Poetry, Symbolism, and Figurative Meaning
Period: Narrative Reading
Suggested Methodologies
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