Poetic Patterns and Performance · Vocabulary & Language
Performance Poetry
Focusing on the oral tradition of poetry and the importance of voice, pace, and gesture.
Key Questions
- 1How does the interpretation of a poem change when it is performed rather than read silently?
- 2What role does silence play in a spoken word performance?
- 3How can emphasis on specific words alter the entire meaning of a verse?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: English - Spoken LanguageKS2: English - Reading Comprehension
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Patterns and Performance
Period: Vocabulary & Language
Suggested Methodologies
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