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Question 1poetic sound · core

Perform aloud for a teacher or adult, then discuss the effect.

Roof orchestra Tick, tick, tip: Rain tries the roof with a fingertip. Tap, tap, tum: Now every drain is a silver drum. Hush, hush, hum: The storm packs up; the stars will come.

Read the poem aloud twice: first with no variation, then with a changing beat and volume. Explain which version better supports the storm's journey and why.

What to aim for

Performs both versions.
Links voice changes to words in the poem.
Explains an effect on the listener.

Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.

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Read the poem aloud twice: first with no variation, then with a changing beat and volume. Explain which version better supports the storm's journey and why.

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