Nursery rhymes performance
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform a nursery rhyme I have learnt as part of a group.
Key learning points
- Knowing the tune, words, rhythm and actions of a nursery rhyme makes it entertaining for the audience.
- Nursery rhymes follow either a rhythm or tune to keep to or in some nursery rhymes, both.
- Some nursery rhymes can be preferred by others compared to other nursery rhymes.
- Commenting on performances by highlighting what went well supports others to improve their performance.
- Your personal response can be explained by using because.
Keywords
Opinion - a personal view about something
Performance - refers to the act of presenting or reciting a poem in front of an audience, utilising vocal delivery, gestures, and expressions to enhance the impact of the poem.
Expression - reading with feelings and emotion to bring the story to life
Volume - the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem, allowing for variations in intensity and expression
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to give a reason for their opinion.
Model lots of examples using 'because' to expand upon their choice. Call on confident pupils to share their reasons for their opinions and give lots of praise for using 'because' in a sentence.
Teacher tip
The performances could be worked on and performed as a small group, in pairs or on their own. Decide what would work best for your class. Filming the performances helps pupils to reflect back. Inviting other year groups or classes to watch also makes it more significant for them.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do most nursery rhymes have?
Q2.Match the rhyming words.
hot
car
day
curl
Q3.Which of these are nursery rhymes?
Q4.What is a performance?
Q5.Nursery rhymes and fairy tales are similar because ...
Q6.What is the same about 'Hickory Dickory Dock' and '5 Little Ducks'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the words from ‘Little Bo Peep’ that rhyme with each other.
Q2.What does the mouse in 'Hickory Dickory Dock' run up?
Q3.Put the events from 'Five Little Ducks' in the correct order.
Q4.Identify the line from 'The Magic Porridge Pot' that has repeated words.
Q5.Which of these can we add expression to?
Q6.What does it mean to give an opinion?
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