Term 2 Week 8

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 2, Week 8

Sunday 18^th June, 2017

Important Dates coming up:

*Ice-skating dates: Tuesday 20^th June, Tuesday 27^th June, Thursday 29^th June, Tuesday 4^th July.

*Wednesday Mass this week led by Room 5 – 9 am in the Church.

*Assembly this week led by Room 1 & 2: Friday 2.10 pm in the Hall.

*Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation): Tuesday 27^th June at 6 pm in the Church.

*Poetry Eisteddfods – Week 10.

Poetry Eisteddfods:

There will be a break from homework routines this week to allow for preparation of Poetry Eisteddfods. Please choose and practise a poem, and write an introduction for your poem. Class-time will be given over the next week or so, to practise and work on this at school as well.

POETRY  EISTEDDFODS

WALT’s: We are Learning to…

• Present a poem to an audience.
• Use a clear voice.
• Practise using expression through the rhyme and rhythm of the poem.
• View and respond to poems presented by others.

Criteria

Marks	What I could do…..
Introduction – 5	Say the name and author of your poem. Explain why you chose the poem.
Presentation – 10	Clear, strong voice. Show humour if appropriate. Show expression. Make eye contact with the audience. Use a prop. Do some actions. Pause for full stops and commas. Try not to rush. Enjoy it! J
Preparation – 5	Know your poem off-by-heart. Speak steadily. Show that you are comfortable with your audience because you know your poem well. Make it suitable for your audience.
Voice – 5	Strong. Clear. Expression. Head raised so you can be heard right to the back of the room. Questions.

Have a great week.  Regards, Markelle Ward J