Teacher Guidance Flip Book, Entry v0.4.pub

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AcƟvity 2: Speaking by Heart

Poetry can play a major role in capturing pupils’ imaginaƟon and sƟmulaƟng  their creaƟve thinking. We hope that each pupil feels inspired by their chosen  poem and really enjoys learning and delivering it. However, we understand  that it can be difficult to choose the right poem for a pupil.   Below are top Ɵps for helping pupils to select and prepare a poem for the  Speaking by Heart  secƟon:      It is important to ensure that pupils enjoy their selected poem. Pupils should really like their choice of poem (not a self‐composiƟon). If possible, try to select poems in an area of genuine personal interest.  Try to ensure that pupils choose and pracƟse a poem that contains as much opportunity for vocal variaƟon as possible.  Poems need to meet the following criteria:  Be short enough to allow pupils to maintain concentraƟon;  Have content that is simple and straighƞorward, which has real or imagined familiar subjects;   Contain accessible language which is supported by a clear and   unambiguous structure.  

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