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
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
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