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POEMS
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POEMS
Eight poems have been chosen to be used for Year 4 pupils in primary schools in Malaysia. The poems are: Holiday Memories by June Crebbin At The Playground by Brian Moses Sounds Like Magic by Celia Warren Grandmas House by Pamela Mordecai Clap Your Hands by Pam Gidney Noisy Food by Marian Swinger Woodpecker by Brenda Williams Sand Castle by J. Patrick Lewis
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LISTENING TO POEMS
Some poems need to be read to and with, the pupils. Listening to poems read aloud can be of special value in helping the children to enjoy a poem. At the same time, the pupils will learn how to read poetry aloud themselves.
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Individuals, pairs or groups can read the parts of different characters, or read individual lines, groups of lines and stanzas.
The way in which a poem is spoken can make a valuable contribution to the childrens understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of it. Teachers can experiment with different methods, depending on the poem.
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MEMORISING POEMS
when pupils memorise poems, they increase their vocabulary and develop the skill of using it expressively; they build up a rich store of creative ways in which words can be used, and they begin to use them themselves. to help pupils memorise a poem, read it aloud to them, then repeat it, encourage them to join in. display an enlarged copy of the poem, or work with a small group of pupils who each have their own copy to follow. read a line, then cover it and ask the pupils to repeat it, building up the number of lines covered, until the pupils can recite the entire poem. 5
HOLIDAY MEMORIES
HOLIDAY MEMORIES
AT THE PLAYGROUND
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The poem is about a childs imagination of sounds from the objects stated in the poem.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
GRANDMAS HOUSE
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ABOUT THE POEM This poem talks about having fun while playing with your friends.
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NOISY FOOD
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WOODPECKER
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SAND CASTLE
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Yummy Circles
Sucking
Crackling
Crunching
Pupils
Popping Munching
Slurping
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