refers to the emotion expressed by the poet towards the reader, enhancing the mood or atmosphere of the poem

the sound produced through the mouth as speech or song

a form of non-verbal communication communicated via the face to convey a range of emotions

British English CC

Performing poems written by the poet John Lyons

English

Learning about the poet John Lyons

Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'

Comparing John Lyons' poems ‘Happy Hummingbird Food’ and ‘Tadpole Comets’

Analysing the poem 'Carib Nightfall' by John Lyons

Generating vocabulary for a weather-themed poem

Writing a free verse poem about weather inspired by John Lyons' poems

Publishing and performing a free verse poem in the style of John Lyons

Analysing 'Carnival Dance Lesson' by John Lyons and generating vocabulary

Writing a free verse poem inspired by John Lyons' poem 'Carnival Dance Lesson'

In "John Lyons Poetry: Reading", pupils learned about the poet John Lyons and responded and reflected on some of his poems. In "Poetry about Personal Experiences: Reading", pupils will reflect on their own experiences on a range of complex themes.

In 'Poet Focus: Joseph Coelho', pupils learned about the poet Joseph Coelho and read and analysed some of his poems. In this unit, pupils will extend their knowledge of famous poets by learning about another, John Lyons. 

In this unit, pupils learn about the poet John Lyons. They read a variety of John Lyons' poems, analysing and comparing them and choosing one poem to perform. Finally, pupils write their own free verse poems, inspired by John Lyons' poetry.

John Lyons poetry

the overall feeling or atmosphere of a poem

In poetry performance, what do volume and pitch mainly contribute to?

They add visual interest for the audience and enhance a performer's expression.

They distract the audience from the words spoken.

Why are body movements significant in poetry performance?

Which of the following poems by John Lyons evokes a sense of humour and amusement?

Which of the following poems by John Lyons evokes a sense of tranquillity and peace?

When performing a poem, which of the following must be considered?

to convey emotions and enhance the poem's impact

What is the main purpose of performing poetry?

using only a single tone throughout the performance

using vocal variations and expressive gestures

Which of the following is important for an effective poetry performance?

It's not essential in poetry performance.

 It creates a connection with the audience and it engages them.

Why is eye contact important in poetry performance?

They complement words and enhance expression.

What role do body movements play in poetry performance?

allows the performer to read the poem faster

What does vocal variation do in poetry performance?

They add visual interest and complement the words of the poem.

How do expressive gestures contribute to a poetry performance?

Starter Quiz

What is the main purpose of performing poetry?