Performance poetry and Stomp!

Our literacy topic at the moment is performance poetry. Last week we read and performed a poem called 'Fruit picking.' We worked in groups to establish a steady beat using percussion instruments to help, then we each performed a verse of the poem.

We also enjoyed taking part in the Stomp! workshop. A teacher from the music service came in and taught us all about rhythm and pace in music. We worked as a whole class, using unusual instruments such as trays, bins, tins and lids to create pieces of music.

Multicultural day!

Last week the whole school was involved in a multicultural day. Many different cultures were looked at across the school and in Beech class we learnt about Native Americans.

It was great fun! First we were all put into tribes where we came up with a name and a symbol to represent our group. We learnt about the symbolism of colours and pictures and then used these to design and make a head dress and paint each others faces. It was easy to see who belonged to each tribe!

Later we found out all about 'Gods eyes,' which the Native American people used to make as a symbol of good luck. We all had a go at making one of these. We also listened to some stories and enjoyed reading Brother Eagle, Sister Sky.

The Night Mail

We have been rapping today!
 We used the poem 'The Night Mail' by W H Auden to rehearse and recite the poem.
 We worked really hard to keep to the rhythm and beat.
 Mrs Prior banged the drum to help us. We all did a fantastic job.

 Do you know this poem?