π Expressive Poetry Reading for 3rd Graders
Expressive poetry reading means using your voice to bring a poem to life! It's not just saying the words, but showing the feelings and story in the poem with how you speak. For 3rd graders, this means thinking about different parts of their voice: their volume (how loud or soft they read), their pace (how fast or slow), their tone (the feeling in their voice like happy, sad, or excited), and even pausing when needed. Practicing these skills helps young readers understand poetry better and makes it more fun for everyone listening too! When you read expressively, you become like an actor, using your voice to paint a picture with words.
π Part A: Vocabulary Match-Up
Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition. Write the letter of the definition next to the number of the word.
- 1. π£οΈ Expressive
- 2. π Volume
- 3. β±οΈ Pace
- 4. π Tone
- 5. π Stanza
Definitions:
- How loud or soft your voice is when reading.
- A group of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.
- Showing feelings or emotions through your voice.
- The speed at which you read words.
- The feeling or attitude conveyed by your voice.
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph below and fill in the missing words from the box. You may use each word once.
Word Box: expressive, volume, pace, tone, stanza
When we read poetry, we want to make it sound exciting! This is called __________ reading. We need to think about our __________, which is how loud or soft we speak. We also need to consider our __________, or how fast or slow we read the words. The __________ of our voice can show if a poem is happy, sad, or angry. Each __________ of a poem is like a mini-paragraph, helping us organize our thoughts.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are reading a poem about a tiny mouse tiptoeing through a quiet house. How would you use your voice (your volume and pace) to help the listener imagine the mouse?