Speech Preparation Group (6-11 years)

Class Description

In this ongoing course, learners will practise reading out loud through a different theme each week. Learners will discover a different aspect of the spoken word before putting it together in their own spoken piece. ESL friendly. Spoken Word is an umbrella term that includes poetry readings, poetry slams, jazz poetry and hip hop. Spoken Word differs from written poetry because of its emphasis on the rhythmic way words sound. It is a broad designation for poetry intended for performance. Though some spoken word poetry may also be published on the page, the genre has its roots in oral traditions and performance. Spoken word can encompass or contain elements of rap, hip-hop, storytelling, theater, and jazz, rock, blues, and folk music. Each week will look at a different piece of writing and learners will be encouraged to discover it for themselves by putting their own stamp on it. Each week focuses on a different poem, story, rap or similar. Learners will explore how to bring it to life and perform it in their own way. Week of 29/1/24 -I'm the One Who Rules The School Week of 5/2/24 - My Grannies Week of 12/2/24 - Guinea Pig Week of 19/2/24 - Magic Shoes Week of 26/2/24 - Spaghetti! Spaghetti! Week of 4/3/24 - A Chubby Snowman Week of 11/3/24 - Witch, Witch Week of 18/3/24 - Rickety Train Ride Week of 25/3/24 - Sounds Good Week of 1/4/24 - Mrs Spider Week of 8/4/24 - My Sister's Eating Porridge Week of 15/4/24 - Gone Week of 22/4/24 - Magic Horse Week of 29/4/24 - The New Generation Week of 6/5/24 - Question Time Week of 13/5/24 - Mopsy and Me Week of 20/5/24 - Look Out Week of 27/5/24 - The Tree and the Pool Week of 3/6/24 - The Box Week of 10/6/24 - Percy Week of 17/6/24 - Sounds Good Week of 24/6/24 - Cross Katy Week of 1/7/24 - My Sister's Eating Porridge Week of 8/7/24 - Tadpoles Week of 15/7/24 - Plasticine Come to class prepared with your activity sheet, notebook and pens and ready to share your ideas and perform your very own spoken word! We look forward to being part of your learning journey!