Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rebellion · Autumn Term
The Oral Tradition and Performance
Focusing on the sound of poetry, including alliteration, onomatopoeia, and the impact of spoken word.
Key Questions
- 1How does the phonetic quality of words contribute to the tone of a poem?
- 2What is lost or gained when a poem is read silently rather than performed aloud?
- 3How can rhythm be used to mimic the physical actions described in the text?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Spoken EnglishKS3: English - Poetry Performance
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rebellion
Period: Autumn Term
Suggested Methodologies
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