Informing and Persuading · Spring Term

Preparing for Performance Poetry

Developing oral fluency and expression by preparing poems for an audience.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how tone of voice can change the interpretation of a written line.
  2. Analyze the role pauses and silence play in a successful poetry performance.
  3. Design a performance plan for a poem, considering vocal and physical delivery.

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

Fishbowl Discussion

Inner group debates while the class observes

20–40 min

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Role Play

Students embody historical or fictional characters

25–50 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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