Poetry voices
Match each reading direction to the way you would use your voice.
For parents and teachers
Playing Poetry voices
Read the direction in square brackets beside each little line. Match it to the instruction for your voice. Then try performing the line. Find six pairs with no timer.
What this game practises
These short original lines use explicit directions so each matching task has a clear answer. Children then try the direction aloud, thinking about volume, pace, repetition and the listener. The game does not decide the only correct way to interpret a poem or score a performance. Explore different choices together after matching.
Progress and trying again
The normal game controls let children finish, save stars on this device and play again. A previous best result is kept when a later attempt scores less. Matching games count incorrect pairs; ordering games score the first check of each round; sorting games give another chance after a mistake. Take time to talk about a choice rather than racing.
Return to the learning collection for curriculum guidance, examples and activities to try away from the screen.