Informing and Persuading · Spring Term

Delivering Performance Poetry

Practicing and performing poems, focusing on expression and audience engagement.

Key Questions

  1. Evaluate how facial expressions and gestures enhance the listener's experience.
  2. Critique a peer's poetry performance, offering constructive feedback.
  3. Assess the impact of audience interaction on a poetry reading.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Oral Language: EngagementNCCA: Primary - Oral Language: Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 4th Year (TY)
Subject: Voices and Visions: Exploring Language and Literacy
Unit: Informing and Persuading
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Expert Panel

Students research and present as subject experts

30–50 min

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Museum Exhibit

Groups create interactive exhibits with docent presentations

40–60 min

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Role Play

Students embody historical or fictional characters

25–50 min

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