Year 4 - English
Performing poems written by the poet John Lyons
John Lyons poetry
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the poet John Lyons. They read a variety of John Lyons' poems, analysing and comparing them and choosing one poem to perform. Finally, pupils write their own free verse poems, inspired by John Lyons' poetry.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to perform poems written by the poet John Lyons.
Key Notes
- It is important to prepare for performing a poem by analysing the text to develop a full understanding.
- Performing a poem requires the performer to use their voice to make the poem interesting to listen to.
- Performers of poetry use facial expressions to bring the poems to life.
- Using the body to make the performance exciting to watch is a technique that performers of poetry use.
Vocabulary To Learn
- tone: refers to the emotion expressed by the poet towards the reader, enhancing the mood or atmosphere of the poem
- voice: the sound produced through the mouth as speech or song
- facial expressions: a form of non-verbal communication communicated via the face to convey a range of emotions
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Performance of poetry must be done only one way.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
It is important to prepare for performing a poem by analysing the text to develop a full understanding. Performing a poem requires the performer to use their voice to make the poem interesting to listen to.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'tone'
refers to the emotion expressed by the poet towards the reader, enhancing the mood or atmosphere of the poem.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Performance of poetry must be done only one way. Correction: Whilst poetry performance should adhere to the poem's original structure and rhythm, it is an art form that invites personal interpretation.
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- Publishing and performing a free verse poem in the style of John Lyons Study Guide
- Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake' Study Guide
- Writing a free verse poem about weather inspired by John Lyons' poems Study Guide
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