And plenty that will reach across the curriculum to prepare- I found examples that could easily bring in art, drama, music, history, geography, sports, maths, science... Rhyming poetry gives children the opportunity to anticipate what’s coming next and sometimes have the satisfaction of being right. Former Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, gathers together the best children’s poetry from Agard to Zephaniah in thiscollection. From Grace Nichol's poem about her Caribbean Gran visiting England to Rosen's own hilarious account of his Dad's intolerance to 'The Noise', There are poems to entertain everyone. A brilliant book for dipping iin… This Performance Poetry PowerPoint has 14 slides and covers everything you'll need to effectively teach your class all about performance poetry.

Teaching these core principles and providing children with the reassurance they need to try new things is vital in assisting the progression of KS2 learners. I would also use this book to help children understand the difference between a story and a poem. This is in regard to how they are written, rhyming, the meaning of the poems etc. From knowing this they can take into consideration how it might be performed differently to a story, expanding their mind and knowledge. Discuss what poetry is and find out children's previous knowledge and experience of poetry through discussion prompted by key questions: Ask the children what they think poetry is? Do they have any favourite poems? Do they know any poets? Do they like poetry? Why or why not? All attitudes, all the shapeliness, all the belongings of my or your body or of any one’s body, male or female,I really enjoy writing verse, even though it can be fiendishly difficult. I used to memorise poems as a child and it means a lot to me when parents tell me their child can recite one of my books. Thirdly, inspirational poems for children are great for providing motivation in your classroom. With words of encouragement to motivate your class to keep going to achieve greatness, they're sure to be inspired. I have a personal feeling that a handful of the poems were a little older. Not so much in the way that it would be harder for children to grasp or immerse themselves in (I'm all for sharing classics and spending the time to unravel and ask questions about them), but leaning more towards it being debatable if they quite have a place in the classroom anymore. For example, "The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies" and "From a Railway Carriage". I felt they may have been put in more as a nostalgia moment for Julia Donaldson rather than their suitability. It first explains exactly what poetry is and how performance poetry differs from this, moving on to some of the techniques you can use when performing.This involves playing with the words and using different tones to suit each poem.

The sprawl and fulness of babes, the bosoms and heads of women, the folds of their dress, their style as we pass in the street, the contour of their shape downwards, This could be a good basis for children developing a piece of drama / art / music based on some of the poems (I particularly like the dinosaur rap). I particularly enjoyed the poem ‘Walking the Dog’. I thought this poem may be excellent for use in a classroom as the subject matter, dogs, is something that interests many children, but also because of the many poetic features it includes, such as repetition, stanzas, and rhyme. These features make this book great to read aloud and perform but would also be appropriate for literacy lessons, to expose children to features of a poem. I also think the pictures make it appropriate for all ages. As well as analysing the poem, ‘Walking the Dog’ could be used as a template for early poetry writing, inspiring children to write their own poem about something that interests them. O my body! I dare not desert the likes of you in other men and women, nor the likes of the parts of you, Some of the actions you can use in your performances are also covered, and there are a few example videos at the end by Benjamin Zephaniahand Joseph Coelho. What is Performance Poetry?From The Works: Every Poem You Will Ever Need at School chosen by Paul Cookson. ‘Uses’ by Rachel Rooney

Featuring poems by poets ranging from Michael Rosen, John Agard and Allan Ahlberg, to T S Eliot, W H Auden and Eleanor Farjeon - and of course, Donaldson herself - this anthology is a real treat. Primary aged children will love the chance to act out this delightful range of poems, which includes fun tongue-twisters and action rhymes. Beautifully presented, it is accompanied by traditional lino cut illustrations by Clare Melinsky who appropriately enough originally trained as a theatre designer. A gorgeous book for the classroom - or for reading and sharing at home. The wildest largest passions, bliss that is utmost, sorrow that is utmost become him well, pride is for him,Have you seen the fool that corrupted his own live body? or the fool that corrupted her own live body? I believe the likes of you are to stand or fall with the likes of the soul, (and that they are the soul,) There are poems with non speaking rolls, poems with single lines, and poems with full paragraphs to give out.