Performance Poetry 2

Performace Poetry

Reading 2

We are learning to read with intonation and emphasis

• Learn how reading with intonation helps the audience understand the point of a poem

• Experiment with rythm and emphasis when reading poetry

Multiple Select

What does it mean to read with intonation and expression?

• Changing the speed when reading.

• The rise and fall of the voice when reading.

Open Ended

``Buds pop eyes in wintry bushes as the birds arrive, not having checked their clocks.``

What do you think this quote means? Which words do you think are the important?

Your task

Read the poem attached to your Google Class. Highlight the words you believe are important for the understanding of the poem and practice reading it with intonation and emphasis.

Record yourself reading on Flipgrid.