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Exploring and performing 'A Ticket to Kalamazoo!' by James Carter

Performance poetry

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform a variety of poems by different poets. They will watch the poets perform their own poems and learn from them about what makes an effective performance. Finally, pupils will practise different skills to perform each poem effectively to an audience.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explore and perform a poem.

Key Notes

  • James Carter is a poet and he loves words.
  • 'A Ticket to Kalamazoo!' is a fun poem about going on an imaginary adventure.
  • 'A Ticket to Kalamazoo!' uses rhyme and repetition, which make it fun to say and easy to remember.
  • When performing a poem, we should speak loudly and slowly.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • poet: a person who writes poetry
  • rhyme: repetition of the sounds at the end of words
  • repetition: the repeated use of sounds, words or phrases
  • volume: the loudness or softness of your voice when speaking or reading a poem
  • pace: the speed of your voice when speaking or reading a poem

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may be nervous to perform in front of the class.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

James Carter is a poet and he loves words. 'A Ticket to Kalamazoo!' is a fun poem about going on an imaginary adventure.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'poet'

a person who writes poetry.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may be nervous to perform in front of the class. Correction: Pupils can work in pairs or in small groups to perform the poem. You could teach the lesson across two lessons and provide pupils with more time to practise their performances.

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