Choral Reading with Jack Prelutsky Names: Chiquita Brooks & Renee Main Population: 3rd Grade Subject:

Language Arts- performing choral reading using selected poetry. Time: 30-45 minutes Materials: Copies of several different poems - One poem for each group of four students - Highlight individual parts on each copy The New Kid on the Block by Jack Prelutsky Selected Poems for this particular lesson: - Im Thankful - Today is Very Boring - My Mother Says Im Sickening - Im the Single Most Wonderful Person I Know - Be Glad Your Nose in on Your Face - Homework! Oh, Homework! Objectives: After practicing in groups, the students will be able to read selected poems chorally. During the final presentations, the students will exhibit qualities of good public speaking. The students will follow along in their scripts during their classmates readings. Rationale: (3.1.C) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens attentively and engages actively in various oral language experiences. TLW participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. (3.3.D) Listening/speaking/audiences/oral grammar. The student speaks appropriately to different audiences for different purposes and occasions. TLW present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays.

Anticipatory Set: The teachers will begin by chorally reading a poem to the children. For this lesson, they will be reading Homework! Oh, Homework! They will not only be amusing the children, they will be modeling good choral reading skills. Instructional Input: The teacher will explain the characteristics of choral reading and what it requires of each student. Referring to the poem read aloud during the focus, the teacher will explain how parts will be assigned and how important following along is when you are part of a performing group. Modeling: During the focus, the teachers will be modeling choral reading. They will also provide examples of good and bad reading when discussing the characteristics of choral reading. Checking for Understanding: Have the children come up with a few tips on how to read a poem aloud and how to work as a group. These can be listed on the board to be used a reference. Guided Practice: In groups, the children will be aided in reading over their scripts, decoding new words and familiarizing themselves with their parts. One child can be assigned to read the entire poem to their group mates. After the initial reading, the children can practice reading through their parts. The teachers will circulate between the groups, helping and guiding their practice read-throughs. Independent Practice: After a few practice runs, the children will take turns performing their poem to the class. They will practice using the good choral reading skills we mentioned previously. Closure: After all groups have performed, meet as a whole class and discuss the poems. Have the students share their favorite poems or parts of the poems. Also, allow the children to recall the tips to good oral presentations. Assessment: Using the attached rubric, children can be assessed on their individual performances, as well as their contributions to the group.

Choral Reading Rubric

1- Poor Student reads designated script parts when appropriate Student follows along with script while others are reading their parts Student actively listens to others lines and input to script Student uses appropriate tone for character and lines Student reads his/her script lines audible to entire audience Student presents script lines with good posture Student read script in a cohesive manner

2- Needs Attention

3-Good

4-Excellent

Comments: Total Score (out of 28 points)