Let's Speak: The Spoken Word - Story Telling, Speech, Poems and Prose

In this ongoing course, learners will practise reading out loud through a different theme each week. Learners will discover a different aspect of the spoken word before putting it together in their own spoken piece. ESL friendly.

Spoken Word is an umbrella term that includes poetry readings, poetry slams, jazz poetry and hip hop. Spoken Word differs from written poetry because of its emphasis on the rhythmic way words sound. It is a broad designation for poetry intended for performance. Though some spoken word poetry may also be published on the page, the genre has its roots in oral traditions and performance. Spoken word can encompass or contain elements of rap, hip-hop, storytelling, theater, and jazz, rock, blues, and folk music.

Each week will look at a different piece of writing and learners will be encouraged to discover it for themselves by putting their own stamp on it.  Each week focuses on a different poem, story, rap or similar.  Learners will explore how to bring it to life and perform it in their own way.

Week of 28/4/25: The Tree and the Pool
Week of 5/5/25: The Box
Week of 12/5/25: Percy
Week of 19/5/25: Sounds Good
Week of 26/5/25: Cross Katy
Week of 2/6/25 - My Sister's Eating Porridge
Week of 9/6/25 - Tadpoles
Week of 16/6/25 - Plasticine
Week of 23/6/25 - Mrs Spider
Week of 30/6/25 - My Sister's Eating Porridge
Week of 7/7/25 – Gone
Week of 14/7/25 – Magic Horse
Week of 21/7/25 – The New Generation
Week of 28/7/25 – Question Time
Week of 4/8/25 – Mopsy and Me
Week of 11/8/25 – Look Out

Come to class prepared with your activity sheet, notebook and pens and ready to share your ideas and perform your very own spoken word!

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!