British English CC

Exploring and performing 'Compliments of Shakespeare'

English

Introduction to the poet Laura Mucha

Exploring and performing 'Night Flight' by Laura Mucha

Exploring and performing 'Doing Nothing' and 'Travel by Book' by Laura Mucha

Performing 'I'm an Orchestra' by Laura Mucha

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform a variety of poems by the poet, Laura Mucha. They will watch Mucha perform her own poems and learn from her about what makes an effective performance.  Finally, pupils will practise different skills to perform each poem effectively to an audience.

Laura Mucha: performance poetry

‘Compliments of Shakespeare’ is a poem found in which poetry collection?

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright.

He is seen as one of the greatest writers of the English language.

Shakespeare is best known for his singing.

Shakespeare’s insults are not a famous part of his works.

Language used in Shakespeare plays is written in Early Modern English.

Select the true statements about William Shakespeare.

the creative spark or source of ideas that motivates a poet to write

True or false? Laura Mucha really loved Shakespeare when she was at school.

Which of the following most effectively describes the atmosphere of the poem 'Compliments of Shakespeare'?

True or false? We can vary our tone, pace and volume to create different effects.

Laura Mucha's poetry has not yet won any awards.

‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ is Laura Mucha’s debut poetry collection for children.

Laura's enthusiasm for life and people deeply influences her writing.

Which of the following about Laura Mucha are true?

True or false? Laura Mucha does not perform her poetry.

True or false? Personification is when words that begin with the same sound are placed close together.

Which of the following best describe the impression or atmosphere created in the poem 'Night Flight'?

Do not perform the poem if you don’t like it.

Try to connect with the poem in some way.

Which of the following are Laura’s top tips for performing poetry?

True or false? Our facial expressions and body language can help to convey meaning as we perform.

Exploring and performing 'Compliments of Shakespeare'

Lesson outcome