a) Choose the poem "Shall I compare thee to a Summer's day?" by William Shakespeare as the poem to memorize and recite.
b) Read the poem all the way through to familiarize yourself with its content and structure.
c) Determine the meaning and pronunciation of each word used in the poem. Consult a dictionary or ask for help from a teacher or additional resources.
d) Summarize the central ideas of the poem and determine its mood. "Shall I compare thee to a Summer's day?" is a sonnet that explores the beauty and eternal nature of the speaker's beloved, comparing them to a perfect summer day. The overall mood of the poem is one of admiration and love.
Step 2: Memorize the poem.
a) Choose the strategy of reading aloud and writing it out to memorize the poem.
b) Use the chosen strategy to practice reciting the poem until it is fully memorized.
c) Analyze the structure of the poem to determine where to include pauses and how to pace yourself. Pay attention to the punctuation and line breaks for timing and breathing.
d) Ensure that both the words and pacing of the poem are memorized, and practice reciting the whole poem from memory.
Step 3: Recite the poem in front of a group.
a) Speak clearly, articulate each word with appropriate volume, rate of speech, and tone of voice. Use a tone that conveys the meaning and emotions of the poem.
b) Maintain a steady pace that matches the intended rhythm of the poem.
c) Make natural eye contact while reciting.
d) Stand up straight to present yourself well.
e) Use appropriate body language, making occasional gestures that enhance the poem without drawing attention away from it.
f) Stay relaxed and enjoy the recitation to engage the audience and enhance their enjoyment of the performance.
Step 4: Reflect on the performance by preparing a written response that evaluates your performance.
a) Using a word-processing program, write two to three paragraphs evaluating your performance.
b) In your evaluation, discuss your preparation for reciting the poem and how well-prepared you were.
c) Evaluate your memorization of the poem, discussing the strategies you used and whether you forgot any words. Reflect on the accuracy of your recitation.
d) Assess if you spoke at an appropriate pace and volume for the poem and audience.
e) Evaluate how successful you were at communicating the meaning of the poem through your tone of voice, structure, and rhythm.
f) Consider whether you presented yourself well with good posture and a confident appearance.
g) Reflect on how you used eye contact, the volume of your voice, or other means to connect with others during the recitation.
h) Discuss the audience's response to the poem and your recitation.
i) Reflect on whether you enjoyed your performance.
Step 5: Revise and submit your written response.
a) Read through your response to ensure that you have fully answered each question.
b) Revise, edit, and save your written response.
c) Submit your response and celebrate completing your poetry recitation and evaluation!
Step 1: Plan to memorize and recite a poem.
a) Choose a poem that appeals to you.
b) Read the poem all the way through.
c) Determine the meaning and pronunciation of each word used in the poem. Consult a dictionary
or ask your teacher for help finding additional resources.
d) Summarize the the central ideas of the poem and determine the poem’s mood. Your
understanding of the poem will affect your speaking style.
Step 2: Memorize a poem.
a) Choose the strategy you will use to memorize the poem. Common methods including, reading
aloud, writing it out, breaking it into small chunks, or listening to an audio recording.
b) Use your chosen strategy to practice until you learn the entire poem.
c) Analyze the structure of the poem to help you decide where to include pauses and how to pace
yourself. Punctuation and the placement of lines and stanzas are also important to include in
your memorization so you know when to speed up, slow down and when to stop to breathe.
d) Make sure you have memorized both the words and the pacing of the poem and can recite the
whole poem from memory.
Step 3: Recite a poem in front of a group.
a) Speak clearly, articulate each word using an appropriate volume, rate of speech, and tone of
voice. Use a tone that helps the audience understand the meaning of the poem.
b) Keep a steady pace that matches the intended rhythm of the poem.
c) Keep natural eye contact as you speak.
d) Stand up straight.
e) Use appropriate body language. An occasional gesture is fine, but you don’t want to draw
attention away from the poem.
f) Stay relaxed. The more you enjoy yourself, the more your audience will enjoy your recitation.
Step 4: Reflect on the performance by preparing a written response that evaluates your performance.
a) Using a word-processing program, write two to three paragraphs that evaluate your
performance.
b) Include responses to these questions in your evaluation:
What did you do to prepare in advance for reciting the poem? How well prepared were
you?
How well did you memorize the poem? What strategies did you use for memorizing? Did
you forget any of the words? How accurate was your recitation?
Did you speak at a pace and volume appropriate to the poem and audience?
How successful were you at communicating the meaning of the poem by using your tone
of voice, structure and rhythm?
Did you present yourself well, using good posture and confident appearance?
How did you use eye contact, the volume of your voice, or other means to connect with
others during the poem?
How did the audience respond to the poem and your recitation?
Did you enjoy your performance?
Step 5: Revise and submit your written response.
a) Read over your response to make sure that you’ve answered each question completely.
b) Revise, edit, and save your written response.
c) Submit your response. Congratulations on completing your poetry recitation and evaluation!
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