Year 2 - English
Performing the poem 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster
Humorous poetry
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and respond to a variety of humorous poems by different poets. They will learn about the poets, explore the meaning and themes within each poem and identify the poetic devices used. Pupils will practise reading each poem aloud with expression to convey meaning.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to perform 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster.
Key Notes
- Performing poetry can be an effective way to bring a poem to life for an audience.
- Physical gestures and actions help to make a poem more engaging to watch.
- We can improve our performances of poetry through practice.
- Varying the volume and tone of your voice when performing a poem can make a poem more engaging to listen to.
Vocabulary To Learn
- performance: refers to the act of presenting or reciting a poem in front of an audience
- expression: reading with feelings and emotion to bring the poem to life
- volume: the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem
- gesture: a movement that helps express an idea or meaning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that performing a poem is the same as reading a poem aloud.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Performing poetry can be an effective way to bring a poem to life for an audience. Physical gestures and actions help to make a poem more engaging to watch.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'performance'
refers to the act of presenting or reciting a poem in front of an audience.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that performing a poem is the same as reading a poem aloud. Correction: Teach pupils that performing a poem involves carefully considering how to use volume and gestures to bring the poem to life for an audience.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Reading and responding to 'Home Time' by Rachel Rooney Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Please do not feed the animals...' by Robert Hull Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Please Mrs Butler' by Allan Ahlberg Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster Study Guide
- Responding to 'What Did You Do at School Today?' by James Carter and other poems Study Guide
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