1.What is a rhyme/ a chant?

BY: FARHANA FADZEE

Definition

• Rhyme– "Rhyme is the identity in sound of an accented

vowel in a word...and of all consonantal and vowel sounds following it; with a difference in the sound of the consonant immediately preceding the accented vowel."— Clement Wood, The Complete Rhyming Dictionary

• Rhymes can be simple poems and chants• Children love rhymes that use their names/the

names of friends/family members

• Chant – Consider as a Playful Poems– A chant is a rhythmic group recitation– Are positive ways to help children learn about

social expectations and concept development in an informal manner

– Can be invented by adapting favourite short poems

Example

Rhyme Chants

Sally has a bandage on her noseShe didn't know the door was closed!

Sh, Sh, ShOut come the stars

Sh sh shBright shines the moon

Sh sh shSweet sings nightbird

Sh sh sh"Go to bed

Sleepyhead,"Sandman said.

"Sh sh sh."

2.) HOW SHOULD YOU CHOOSE POETRY?

BY: HEMALATHA A/P DEVARAJOO

• Start by familiarizing yourself with the types of poetry popular with children.

• Sit down with your child and read rhyming picture books.

• Choose a few poems that kids can respond to in a variety of ways.

• The repertoire of poetry the children experience should be of the highest quality.

3.) HOW DO YOU USE POEM WITH CHILDREN?

BY: HEMALATHA DEVARAJOO

READING ALOUD

• Reading poetry aloud is THE essential component in working with children.

• They learn through listening long before they master the complex process of reading and can take in hundreds of poems (Sylvia Vardell)

SINGING ALOUD & DANCING

• Kids love words, rhyme, rhythm and beat.

• They sing, they listen and they repeat.

IF YOU WERE ONE INCH TALL

• If you were only one inch tall, you'd ride a worm to school. The teardrop of a crying ant would be your swimming pool. A crumb of cake would be a feast And last you seven days at least, A flea would be a frightening beast If you were one inch tall.

If you were only one inch tall, you'd walk beneath the door, And it would take about a month to get down to the store. A bit of fluff would be your bed, You'd swing upon a spider's thread, And wear a thimble on your head If you were one inch tall.

PUPPETS

• Performance• Interesting and children will have fun

4.) Can we use poetry written above the students' reading level?

BY: FARHANA FADZEE

No.Why?

• The students have no schemata• No prior knowledge• Limited of vocabulary

To understand what the poem expressesTo develop vocabulary, master new words,

expressions, terminology, sayings, new language usage

To develop high level critical thinking skills: to compare and contrast the new poem with other poems already known, to reach conclusions, to form opinions and judgments, to evaluate the poem read