The Magic of Poetry and Wordplay · Vocabulary & Language

Performance Poetry

Using voice, gesture, and facial expression to bring a poem to life for an audience.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does changing our volume change the meaning of a line?
  2. 2Where should we pause in a poem to create the most impact?
  3. 3How can body language show the mood of the speaker?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - CommunicatingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: The Magic of Poetry and Wordplay
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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