1 - What tones do you see the performers using in their recitations? How do they communicate these tones to their audience?
2 - These performances are in a recitation style. Based on what you observe, what are some of the characteristics of the recitation style?
After everyone had a chance to respond to these questions, we discussed everyone's answers. Significant points that people noticed were:
Performers communicate their tone via expression in their voice, facial expression, how quickly or slowly they speak, how quietly or loudly they speak, and using pauses in their recitation.
Characteristics of the recitation style are delivering the poem while standing in one place, communicating emotion through the use of voice and facial expressions, and using dramatic hand gestures. While hand gestures are dramatic, we also noted how they were not over done. Gestures are used at very specific moments to make certain parts of the poem stand out.
We then returned to working with the Poetry and Tone sheet from last class. Everyone had time to finish copying out their poem onto this sheet and begin to analyzing tone. After 10 minutes, we took a break to practice reciting our poems. Everyone first practiced reciting their poem with a partner. I then introduced a recitation game called "Poet Warrior" that people could play with their partner as sort of a challenge and way to help keep the continued repetition engaging.
Details of this game are as follows:
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We practiced our poems until the last ten minutes of class. In the last ten minutes of class, everyone returned to working on their Poetry and Tone sheet (now hopefully with a better understanding of their poem through the additional practice in reciting and working with it).
Homework:
Practice your Poetry Out Loud poem in preparation for our presentations on Friday.
Read "Marking Period 2" in Speak for Thursday. Track sanctions between Melinda and your character group:
Principal Principal (no need to track other teachers here)
Various Teachers (not Mr. Freeman)
Complete or revise assignments as necessary.
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