a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a conductor

the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words, creating a musical quality and pattern

a poetic device that makes a comparison between two things by stating that one thing is another

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words that come close together

the process of adding notes to guide delivery of a poem

British English CC

Performing 'I'm an Orchestra' by Laura Mucha

English

Introduction to the poet Laura Mucha

Exploring and performing 'Night Flight' by Laura Mucha

Exploring and performing 'Compliments of Shakespeare'

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

the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words

a poetic device that makes a comparison between two things

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

a sound that is loud, harsh and often unpleasant to hear

percussion instruments consisting of small, tuned bronze disks

Match the following words from the poem 'I'm an Orchestra' to their definitions.

True or false? The central metaphor of ‘I’m an Orchestra’ compares the speaker’s emotions to an orchestra.

The sound of the orchestra swelled like a rising wave.

The drums beat boldly as the flutes fluttered their songs.

the process of reading the poem again and again before performing

the process of adding notes to guide delivery, emphasising elements like pace

Which of the following might you **mark up** before performing a poem?

True or false? ‘Doing Nothing’ is a poem found in the poetry collection ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’.

Complete this sentence: ‘Doing Nothing’ explores the poet's inner thoughts as they engage in the practice of...

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words close together

pattern of stressed & unstressed syllables, creating a musical & rhythmical flow

Select the correct definition of 'rhythm'.

True or false? ‘Travel by Book’ is a fixed verse poem.

What does Laura Mucha suggest you do the night before performing?

What does Laura Mucha suggest you do **just** before performing?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Performing 'I'm an Orchestra' by Laura Mucha

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.