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.
On the Web site "100 Greatest Poems," choose a poem 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 |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills Public Speaking |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Paper and pen Printer |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: While reading their chosen poem aloud to the class, students can use the interactive whiteboard to display the poem. This can be used in place of reading the poem off a piece of paper. | |
