Poetry Word Actions

Pairs select powerful words from poems and create representative 4-8 count actions

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Pairs select powerful words from poems and create representative 4-8 count actions

Quick Info

moderate

6m x 6m minimum for performance area

Equipment Required

Written materials (poems, stories)

1 per student

Seating for reading phase

Enough for pairs

Net Materials

As needed

Seating

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Dance

Activity Tags

Features

Creative

Inclusive

Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Cognitive Challenge

Skills

Creating Space

Body Control

Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space

Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity