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Poetry Word Actions

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

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About This Activity

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

Quick Info

moderate
24
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