Poetry Word Action Creation

Students translate vocabulary words from poems into physical movements, developing creative interpretation and expression skills

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Students translate vocabulary words from poems into physical movements, developing creative interpretation and expression skills

Quick Info

moderate

12m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Poems or vocabulary sheets

1 per pair

Clipboards or writing surface

1 per pair

Poems

As needed

Clipboards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Dance

Activity Tags

Features

Creative

Inclusive

Fun

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery

Cooperative Learning

Space

Indoor

Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Creating Space

Body Control

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Creative Expression

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity