Don't just read a poem, recite a poem! Add speaking skills to a poetry unit with an activity that promotes successful poem recitation. Scholars choose a poem then recite it with the help of several tips and videos. 

Concepts

poetry, public speaking, giving speeches, reading, reading poetry, speaking skills

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

english language arts

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Hold a speech contest where pupils recite their poem, use a rubric to grade recitations
• Create anchor charts that list the activity's helpful tips, display charts for class members to reference while they work
• Give learners the choice of how they wish to deliver their speech 

Classroom Considerations

• Kid-friendly language allows pupils to independently follow the activity's plan 
• The activity's duration includes the time it may take to review the activity and some practice 

Pros

• Offers tips for memorizing and reciting poems 
• Encourages participants to have fun

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.4 SL.4.4 SL.5.4 SL.6.4 SL.7.4 SL.8.4