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A poetic performance
My Notes
6. Craft and Structure: What are some examples of figurative language in the poem? What types of figurative language are used?
Working from the Text
7. What are the differences between fixed form poetry (like limericks) and free verse poetry? How does each type of poetry affect how the author expresses ideas? What are the benefits of each type of poetry?
8. How might alliteration strengthen a poem or performance?
9. Your teacher will assign one of the three poems to your group for choral reading. For your poem:
• Copy the poem onto a separate piece of paper or large index cards. These will become your cue card(s) during your performance.
• Work to make meaning of your poem by diffusing the text. Summarize the poem on the back of the card and state the main idea.
• Analyze the structure of the poem and plan your choral reading. Mark the text, deciding how you could divide up the poem for two to three voices. You may also want some lines to be read by more than one speaker at the same time. Why should you emphasize these words in the poem?
• Highlight the punctuation to show when to slow down or pause during your oral delivery.
• Highlight alliteration in the poem. Decide how you will use this feature in your oral delivery.
• Remember that a performance requires careful analysis to determine appropriate rate (speed), inflection (emphasis on specific words for effect), and tone (speaker’s attitude toward the subject). It also requires appropriate eye contact and facial expressions, which should be consistent with the other elements. Reread the text and record your analysis of these five elements of performance next to your poem.
• Props can be used to clarify ideas and add interest. Brainstorm creative yet simple ideas for props. Record your ideas for props next to appropriate lines in the poem.
Introducing the Strategy: Choral Reading
Choral reading is reading text aloud in groups to present an interpretation of a text. This strategy can be used to develop reading fluency; to practice phrasing, pacing, and reading dialogue; and to show how a character’s emotions are captured through vocal emphasis and tone.
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