Poetry Reading
There is an art to reading poetry aloud. When reading poetry to a group, it is important to try and convey the meaning of the poem and the rhythm that the author intended.
Choose a poem from the list below that you would like to read aloud to the class. Print it out so that you have a copy to practice with.
Then, go to the next 3 sites listed below to learn about the proper way to read poetry. While going over the information on these pages, take notes on your paper to help you.
Next, practice reading your poem out loud with a partner. You and your classmates will be reading all of your poems aloud to the class. When it is your turn to read your poem, your classmates will be listening to whether or not you have conveyed the meaning and the correct rhythm of the poem.
| Lesson Name: Poetry Reading | |
| Objective: Students will recite poems that they chose from the 100 Greatest Poems Web site to the class, conveying the meaning of the poem and the effect of the rhythm and rhyme patterns. | |
| Grade: (6-8) | Lesson Login: poetry_reading-a |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills Public Speaking |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Paper and pen Printer |
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For AIS instruction, this lesson has been modified as follows: In the directions, the student has been given 3 specific poems to choose from. In the Allowed Sites, the links lead directly to each poem. Click here for the original version of this lesson. | |
