Essential Questions: 1. What is the part of poetry in the world of literature? 2. Why study English- American poetry? 3.

How do our experiences influence our writing and our interpretation of literature? 4. Why do we need to learn the correct enunciation of sounds in English? 5. How would you express yourself clearly in speech?

Learning Objectives:

A. define what a speech choir is; B. discuss a speech choirs conventions; C. relate the value of competence through updating knowledge and skills in a process of life-long learning; and D. perform a pseudo speech choir with a given poem piece

Rubrics:
Criteria Creativity of the Script (Includes the assignments of voices and characterization. The choice of dialogues and scenes, giving details that will summarize the whole poem without misleading events.) Voice Inflections & Blending (The division of voices; high, medium and low. The proper projection of voices assigned. This includes proper enunciation.) Choreography (The formation on stage (for the voice assignments), movements and gestures and facial expressions.) Percentage

45%

35%

20%

ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read the poem, Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe 2. Research and watch Speech Choir clips on www.youtube.com 3. List down all the clips with convention of Speech Choir on your notebook.

Synthesis/Action What significant insights have you gained from todays activity? From now on 1. 2. 3.

Scriptural Text:
Hear instruction and be wise, and do not disdain it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Prov. 8: 33-34

The Victor by C. W. Longenecker If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost. For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow's will. It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are out classed, you are. You've got to think high to rise. You've got to be sure of your-self before You can ever win the prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can.

The Victor by C. W. Longenecker If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost. For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow's will. It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are out classed, you are. You've got to think high to rise. You've got to be sure of your-self before You can ever win the prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can.

The Victor
by C. W. Longenecker

If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost. For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow's will. It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are out classed, you are. You've got to think high to rise. You've got to be sure of your-self before You can ever win the prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can.

Dreams
By Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Group Number: Members: Interpretation:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Dreams
By Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Group Number: Members: Interpretation:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Dreams
By Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Group Number: Interpretation:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Dreams
By Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Group Number: Interpretation:______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________