Read a poem

This task is about reading a poem to a small group.

You will read a poem to a small group. Your teacher will tell you where to choose your poem from. 

You will need to:

  • practise reading the poem so that your reading is interesting to your audience. If you choose to, you can memorise the poem.
  • tell your audience why you have chosen this poem (e.g., why you like it or how it makes you feel).
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You can use the checklist below to help prepare your poetry reading.

Have you:

Yes

No

  • chosen your poem?

    

  • decided why you have chosen this poem?  

 

 

  • thought about why you like the poem or how it makes you feel?

 

 

  • read your poem several times or memorised it?

 

 

  • practised looking at the audience while you recite or read your poem?

 

 

  • practised reading your poem with expression in your voice?

 

 

  • practised speaking in a clear voice?

    
 
 
 
Your teacher will assess you on the following criteria. 
Use this self-assessment chart to help you prepare for your presentation.
 

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Almost never

Sometimes

Usually

Almost always

I speak loud enough for others to hear.

 

 

 

 

I speak clearly.

 

 

 

 

I speak with expression.

 

 

 

 

I speak at a pace that others can follow.

 

 

 

 

I make eye contact with the audience.

 

 

 

 

I stand in a relaxed and confident way.

 

 

 

 

I use gestures to help make my presentation more interesting.

 

 

 

 

I establish a rapport with the audience.