The Sound of Words: An Introduction to Poetry

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 09.04.07

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Rationale
  2. Overview
  3. Background/Content Knowledge
  4. Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities
  6. Annotated Teacher Bibliography
  7. Appendices
  8. Notes

Speak Up and Sound Off! Vocal and Rhythmic Patterns in Public Speaking

Nicole Q. Dobbs

Published September 2009

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Notes

1. "History Matters", http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057, July 13, 2009

2. "Do You Suffer From Glossophobia", http://www.glossophobia.com, July 13, 2009

3. Buckley, Reid. Strictly Speaking. NewYork: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company 1999

4. "Poetry Out Loud", http://www.poetryoutloud.org, July 28, 2009

5. "The Poetry of Obama's Campaign", http://www.skillstudio.co.uk/help/public- speaking/the-poetry-of-obamas-campaign.htm, July 28, 2009

6. Buckley, Reid. Strictly Speaking. NewYork: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company 1999

7. "Coping Tips For Glossophobia", http://www.iampanicked.com/anxiety articles/glossophobia-cure.htm, July 13, 2009

8. "Poems to Memorize, Recite, and Learn By Heart", http://articles.poetryx.com/64/, July 28, 2009

9. "Poem Hunter", http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dreams-2/, July 29, 2009

10. "Poem Hunter", http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ambition-over-adversity-2/, July 29, 2009

11. "Teaching Poetry Through Rap", Philip Clark, http://www2.scholastic.com, July 30, 2009

12. " Memory In Public Speaking",http://www.oldandsold.com/articles06/memory-31.shtml, July 13, 2009

13. "Elements of Poetry", http://sparkcharts.sparknotes.com/lit/literaryterms/section3.php, July 12, 2009

14. "Lines and Rhymes: Rhythm", http://www.angelfire.com/ct2/evenski/poetry/rhythm.html, July 13, 2009

15. Ibid

16. Hughes, Langston. Poetry for Young People. NewYork: Sterling Publishing Company 1994

17. "Family Friend Poems", http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/funny/rhyme-poems.asp, July 30, 2009

18. "Junk: Poetry Foundation", http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poem.html?id=171790, July 13, 2009

19. "Detail Comes Alive with Onomatopoeia", http://www.occcc.edu/mschneberger/observation3_files/observation4.htm, July 14, 2009

20. Ibid

21. Fraleigh, Douglas M. Speak Up!. An Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking. Massachusetts: Bedford/St. Martins, 2009

22. Micula, Jean. Speaking for Success. Ohio: Thomas-SouthWestern, 2007

23. "How to Practice A Speech" http://www.bremercommunications.com/How_To_Practice_A_Speech.htm, July14, 2009

24. "Rap" http://www.readings-Z.com/poetry/lesson_plans/rap/rap_print.html, July 30, 2009

25. Ibid

26. "Group Product-Pitch Presentation", http://content.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=43, July 31, 2009

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