Exploring and performing 'A Ticket to Kalamazoo!' by James Carter
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore and perform a poem.
Key learning points
- James Carter is a poet and he loves words.
- ‘A Ticket to Kalamazoo!’ is a fun poem about going on an imaginary adventure.
- ‘A Ticket to Kalamazoo!’ uses rhyme and repetition, which make it fun to say and easy to remember.
- When performing a poem, we should speak loudly and slowly.
Keywords
Poet - a person who writes poetry
Rhyme - repetition of the sounds at the end of words
Repetition - the repeated use of sounds, words or phrases
Volume - the loudness or softness of your voice when speaking or reading a poem
Pace - the speed of your voice when speaking or reading a poem
Common misconception
Pupils may be nervous to perform in front of the class.
Pupils can work in pairs or in small groups to perform the poem. You could teach the lesson across two lessons and provide pupils with more time to practise their performances.
Teacher tip
The best way to help children to become comfortable with poetry is to make sure they hear a wide range of poetry as often as possible. Read, share and display other poems by James Carter with your pupils.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of the poem, 'A Ticket to Kalamazoo!', which is available in the additional materials for this lesson.
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