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Tag Archives: performance poetry
Poetry Group Slam
Poetry can be contemplative and reflective but it can also be performed to an audience. Performed by an individual or, as in this activity, by a group. You’ll need a text or texts suitable for a group performance. Students should … Continue reading
Posted in The Henry Brothers
Tagged Benjamin Zephaniah, performance, performance poetry, Poetry reading, trees
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Reach for the Stars with a Book
At a time when the book is being assailed on all sides we thought it would be appropriate to set our standard and rally to the cause. Libraries are closing, electronic books are replacing the hallowed paper page and people simply aren’t … Continue reading
Posted in The Henry Brothers
Tagged books, Levi tafar, Levi Tafari, performance poetry, reach for the stars
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The Little Boy and the Old Man – Shel Silverstein
Here’s a great poem to act out. A dialogue between a young boy of about four and an old man of around 75, so the characters have to sound very different from each other. The Little Boy and the Old … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged age and youth, ages of man, grown-ups, old man, performance poetry, Shel Silverstein
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My Boom Boom Boomerang
This is a great performance poem, particulalry the chorus. On ‘boom boom boom boom’ you move your hips from side to side followed by outlining the shape of the boomerang with your two index fingers.Then you can look through binoculars … Continue reading