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Rationale Confronted with a request (or directive) for their class to present an item at a forthcoming assembly, many teachers simply gasp, before spending hours of valuable class time trying to coax kids into memorising lengthy songs or verses, or creating elaborate costumes. Kids love to perform, and their parents and other family members love to watch them, so it’s a shame that teachers feel so pressured to produce something unique that they don’t get to enjoy the preparation and presentation.

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“Assembly” aims to take some of this pressure away from teachers and put the fun back into assembly items by offering simple performance poetry pieces for primary school classes. All are suitable for group performances and for classes of varying sizes, as well as for regular use in the drama classroom. A second issue in selecting assembly pieces is making the preparation both relevant and a learning experience. To this end, each poem is supplemented with teachers’ notes focusing on one or more elements of the poem’s form or subject matter.

Curriculum Links

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Arts: The student presents/performs works within each arts form to engage and influence a range of audiences/viewers, using sources of information beyond personal experience as inspiration. Levels evels: 1.3, 2.3, 3.3

Communicating Arts Ideas: The student draws on own experiences and observations in the development of arts works which use her or his ideas of personal creative expression. Levels evels: CAI1, CAI2, CAI3

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Arts practi practicce – ideas, skills, techniques and processes: The student makes informed decisions about effective ways of using performing arts elements in making and presenting performing arts works. Levels: 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 Queensland The Arts: Drama The student shares moments of dramatic action using voice and movement, so that he/she can be seen, heard and understood. Levels: DR 1.2, DR 2.2, DR 3.2

Resources While there are lots of ideas within the pages of Assembly, once your students get a taste for poetry, you may find you want more. The books and websites below will provide invaluable extra inspiration.

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Poetry Collections (Single Author)

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• Anna The Goanna and other Poems, by Jill McDougall (Aboriginal Studies Press, 2000) • Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain & Pamela Allen (Penguin, 2006) • If Bees Rode Shiny Bicycles, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2003) • If The World Belonged To Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007) • Meet the Monsters, by Max Fatchen (Omnibus, 2004) • Ogre in a Toga, and Other Perverse Verses, by Geoffrey McSkimming (Scholastic Press, 2006) • Redback Mansion, by Lorraine Marwood (Five Islands Press, 2002) • Sister Madge’s Book of Nuns, by Doug MacLeod (Puffin, 1986 & 2002) • That Downhill Yelling, by Lorraine Marwood (Five Islands Press, 2005) • The Moon in the Man, by Elizabeth Honey (Allen & Unwin, 2002)

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• And the Roo Jumped Over the Moon: Australian Stories and Poems for Children, compiled by Robin Morrow (Scholastic Press, 2004) • Celebrating: The End-of-the-Year Reciter (TripleD Books, 2007)

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• Mulga Bill Rides Again, compiled by Gordon Winch (Macmillan, 1998) • Susie Blue and the Super Glue, various authors (Era Publications, 2007)

www.gigglepoetry.com/ A site with hundreds of poems which kids are invited to read and rate, as well as lots of resources for teachers. www.poetry4kids.com/

The website of American poet Kenn Nesbitt, including poems to read, poetry lessons and more.

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Rhyme Time can be performed as a whole class recitation. Alternatively, groups of students can perform the verses, with the whole class joining in for the chorus.

Clapping can be used to keep the beat for the whole poem, or just during the chorus. If the former, have students clap on the stressed beats – this will mean four claps per line. Classroom Links:

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Literature Links:

• Doodledum Dancing, a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006)

• Badly Behaved Poems, a poem by Michelle Taylor, published in If The World Belonged TTo o Dogs Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007)

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Elephant • Elephant is not just a fun poem to perform, it is also a circular story – that is it ends the same way it begins, and so could keep going on for ever.

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Younger students will enjoy being allowed to dress up as their allocated animal or, for simplicity and uniformity, they could make masks of their animal. Classroom Links:

– Munsch, Robert. Alligator Baby (Scholastic, 1997)

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– Numeroff, Laura. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Scholastic, 1992)

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– Brett, Jan. The Mitten (Scholastic, 1990)

Because of the cyclical nature of these stories, they can also be used to complement studies of life cycles in the science learning area.

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Jungle Bungle • Jungle Bungle is a silly poem all about movement and fun with language.

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A straight voice-reading of this poem, with a group of any size, can be complemented by using instruments. Bongo or djembe drums can set up a jungle beat, but if these are unavailable, use tapping sticks. Rather than tapping to the words, have a constant beat in the background (long, short, short, short, long, short, short, short – think of the jungle drums in old Tarzan movies). Make sure the musicians time their beat to finish at the same time as the speakers, with an extra strong beat as the last word is delivered. As always, children could dress up as the various animals and act out the poem, with jungle-themed backdrops.

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This is a nonsensical poem, which could be complemented by reading books such as those by Doctor Seuss. Especially relevant (though perhaps less well known than other Doctor Seuss works) is Horton the Elephant in which an elephant hatches an egg.

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Egg by Dr Seuss (Random House, 1940 and numerous • Horton Hatches an Egg, reprints) • How Absurd Absurd, by Beck Wheeler (Lothian, 2007) arp Buster • The Super PParp Buster, by Janeen Brian (Working Title Press, 2005) • Now Wouldn’t It Be Funny? a poem by Pixie O’Harris, published in A Roo Jumped Over the Moon Moon, compiled by Robin Morrow (Scholastic Press, 2004) • Fall in the Mall, by Geoffrey McSkimming, published in 100 Australian Poems for Children Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002) • Jungle Fever, a poem by Clare Saxby, published in School Magazine – Orbit Orbit, February 2006, (Vol 91 No 1) orld Belonged TTo o Dogs • If The W World Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007)

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Five Juicy Apples • Reverse counting poems are popular for reinforcing counting and simple subtraction, but also as an easy-toremember rhyme for children.

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Five Juicy Apples is suitable for a whole class straight performance, but is also suitable for mat time or warm-up in the drama classroom. Count down the five parts using the fingers of one hand, folding one down at the end of each verse. Children will also enjoy acting out the eating of the apple.

Five Juicy Apples can be used for younger children as part of learning to count and as an introduction to simple subtraction. It can also be used during early childhood studies of family structure, including extended family.

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• Number Rumba, a poem by Elizabeth Honey, published in The Moon in the Man (Allen & Unwin, 2002) • Fours, a poem by Michelle Taylor, published in If Bees Rode Shiny Bicycles Bicycles, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2003) • Calculations, a poem by Jackie Hosking, published in Machines - Guided Reading Book Book, (Reed International Books Pty Ltd, 2007) • Nothing to Worry About, a poem by Jackie Hosking, published in The School Magazine - Countdown - June 2006 [Vol. 91 No. 5]

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Children will also enjoy coming up with some actions for each line – some such as giggle and wriggle will be fairly easy, but discussion about what a whimmy looks like can be fun.

Shimmy is a movement poem and, as such, is good for warm-up in drama lessons or mat time. It can also be used for lessons on multisyllable rhyme. It works well as a complement to the poem, Music Makers.

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• Cowtime Cowtime, by Kim Barnes (Scholastic Press, 2002)

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• Josephina Trampolina, and Bubble Wrap Rap, by Elizabeth Honey, published in The Moon in the Man Man, by Elizabeth Honey (Allen & Unwin 2002)

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Ice Cream

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Because it is short and has a catchy beat, students find this an easy poem both to memorise and to perform. Students can perform each line individually, but a group reading of the entire poem can also be effective. For variation, try a cumulative reading – with one person or group reading the first line and more joining in on each subsequent line, so that it gets louder as it progresses.

The unusual rhyme pattern in Ice cream (with three lines in each verse rhyming) makes it a useful poem for studying rhyme in the language classroom. It also can have links to science, with students interested in discovering how ice cream is made.

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• Gingersnaps and Bubblegum a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006)

• Summer Salad, a poem by Sally Murphy, published in Countdown (The School Magazine, Vol 87, No. 1, February 2002)

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• Marshmallows, Googey eggs, Kettle, cup, teapot, and Potatoes, all published in If The World Belonged To Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007)

• Lollipops and Green Peas, both published in If Bees Rode Shiny Bicycles, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2003)

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• Flies Fly, a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006)

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• Watching Eye, a poem by Colin Thiele, published in 100 Australian Poems for Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002)

• Cicada, a poem by Kevin Gilbert, published in 100 Australian Poems for Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002) • Snail, a poem by Teresa O’Halloran, published in Mulga Bill Rides Again, compiled by Gordon Winch (Macmillan, 1998) • A Visitor, a poem by Joan M. Shilton published in Mulga Bill Rides Again, compiled by Gordon Winch (Macmillan, 1998)

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Suitable for a multi-voice reading, have kids act it out as well. They can form a human roller coaster by standing in a line with hands on the waist of the person in front (like a conga line). Get them to move side to side, lean back and forward and bend at the knees to dip. Students will enjoy making up movements to go with the poem.

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• There and Back, a poem by Libby Hathorn, published in 100 Australian Poems for Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002) • Skateboard, by Max Fatchen published in 100 Australian Poems for Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002)

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Bed Time • Stories and songs about monsters are popular with children and create plenty of opportunity for costumes and props.

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Bed Time is suitable for multi-voice reading. Whilst the whole poem could be read by the entire group, you could also allocate verses to different groups with the repeated chorus (There’s a monster…) recited by the whole class.

For an assembly item, children could dress as their favourite monster or ghoul, and the poem could be acted out. For a longer assembly, the poem could be complemented by a monster song such as Monster Mash. Classroom Links:

Bed Time can be used as a lead-in to creative writing or art activities. Have students write a story about what would happen if there really was a monster under their bed, or a scary story about a ghost or monster of choice.

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For art, students can draw or paint their monsters, create models or even make monster masks which could be used in the performance.

• Boris Monster Scared of Nothing, by Sophie Laguna and Ben Redlich (Scholastic Press, 2007) • Meet the Monsters, by Max Fatchen (Omnibus, 2004) • Monster, by Michael Salmon (The Five Mile Press) • The Shower Monster, a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006) • The Little Little Little Boy, a poem by Elizabeth Honey, published in The Moon in the Man (Allen & Unwin, 2002) • The Bathroom Bunyip, a poem by Colin Thiele, published in Poems in my Luggage (Omnibus Books, 1989) • Mum, There’s a Monster, a poem by Grace Knight, published in 100 Australian Poems for Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002) • Gargoyle, Frog Nightmare, and It’s Only a Dream, all published in If The World Belonged To Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007)

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Music Makers • Music Makers encourages children

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As with Rhyme Time (see page 7) students can clap the rhythm of this poem. It’s even better if you can get them mimicking the words of the poem by snapping, clapping, tapping and so on as they recite the words. This is a great one for a multi-voice reading. You can try using a cumulative effect – one group starts at the beginning, with subsequent groups joining in until all the class is reciting. At the same time, the accompanying sounds of feet, hands and fingers can get gradually louder. Lots of noise, but good fun.

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Music Makers is a good poem for the music classroom, encouraging students to explore how they can make rhythm and music without instruments. As an introduction to the poem have students clap out patterns of beats, and explore which other sounds they can make without instruments – stamping feet, clicking tongues, slapping knees and so on.

• Crazy Claps, a poem by Elizabeth Honey, published in The Moon in the Man (Allen & Unwin, 2002)

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• The Best Band in the Land, a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006)

• Bits of Me, by Gordon Winch, published in 100 Australian Poems for Children, edited by Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith (Random House, 2002)

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• The Crown is a story in rhyme with a gentle message about conforming to expectations. Performing:

This is a good poem for solo parts, with the roles of Queen, King, Prince, Princess, Butler and Maid each played by different students, and the narration read either by one student or by the remainder of students together. There are opportunities for costuming, too, with students dressing as members of the court.

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personal development themes, including self-identity. Students can be encouraged to discuss the role that expectations of others (family, peers, teachers, etc) plays in their decision making.

• Gordon’s Got a Snookie, by Lisa Shanahan and Wayne Harris (Allen & Unwin, 2002)

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• Request of the girl with glasses, and The sausage that would not sizzle, both published in If Bees Rode Shiny Bicycles, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2003)

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I do not like to wear a crown! 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 Really, you should be more careful; 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 More sensible and more bewareful.’ I like my head more light and free 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 I’m taking this crown off, you see. 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 Queen calls her maid. 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There is lots of room for dressing up and acting out the different assembly alternatives in this poem. The poem can be recited by the whole group or individual children could say the lines with names in them, with everyone joining in on the other lines.

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• Josephine Wants to Dance, by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley (Angus & Robertson, 2006)

• The Best Band in the Land, a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006)

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The Blow Fly works well as a group recitation piece, but is also suitable for a solo performance, or for children taking turns of reciting a single line. Be aware of the tricky language in here – some of the words will stump kids and take a little while to master.

With its very Australian subject matter, this one ties in well with class themes of Australia or Australian identity. Have children explore the meaning of the term ‘icon’ and identify other Australian icons.

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• The Fly, by Gusti (Allen & Unwin, 2006)

• Flies Fly, a poem by Meredith Costain, published in Doodledum Dancing, by Meredith Costain (Penguin, 2006) • Flies, a poem by Irene Gough, published in A Roo Jumped Over the Moon, compiled by Robin Morrow (Scholastic Press, 2004)

• Australia, a poem by Michelle Taylor, published in If The World Belonged To Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007)

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• When my sister was two and I was four, a poem by Michelle Taylor, published in If The World Belonged To Dogs, by Michelle Taylor (UQP, 2007)

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This is a great poem for individual reading, but is just as suitable for whole class recital. Alternatively, individual students could recite one line each, with all joining in on the final line.

I Don’t Know Why is an excellent poem for tying in with healthy eating lessons, in health or science topics. At a time when schools are under pressure to promote healthy eating and eradicate unhealthy options from school menus, a little humour could be useful.

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• Mashed Potatoes on the Ceiling, a poem by Kenn Nisbett, available online at www.poetry4kids.com/poem-138.html

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What’s For Dinner?

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• Many children will see themselves – and their parents – in this poem.

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The reading of What’s for Dinner? can be divided between the class, with one group reading the first four lines of each stanza – the narration part – a second group reading the lines where the child speaks, and a third group speaking as Mum.

As with I Don’t Why, this poem can be tied into healthy eating units, but could also be useful in units relating to family life and traditional roles.

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What’s For Dinner? Five o’clock: the time has come. Into the kitchen goes my Mum, Checking cupboards, opening doors Beginning on her evening chores

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Five fifteen: Mum gets the meat Turns on the oven, checks the heat. Basting, turning, that smells great. Getting hungry – I can’t wait.

“Mum, what’s for dinner?” “A little steak, some pepper sauce And some vegetables, of course.”

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“Mum, what’s for dinner?” “Steak and sauce, potatoes too, Isn’t that enough for you?”

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Five forty-five: Mum sets the table Works as fast as she is able. She breathes a sigh when all is done, “Come to the table, everyone!”

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“Mum, what’s for dinner?” “All that you see upon your plate Eat it up, it’s getting late.”

Six o’clock: it’s dinner time – Looks delicious, tastes devine. Gobble it down, savour, eat. My Mum’s cooking can’t be beat. “Mum, what’s for sweets?”

– Sally Murphy

Netball and Footy

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• These two poems are just right for sports-mad students.

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Netball is, like Roller Coaster (page 25) a poem which tries to reflect movement and so should be spoken almost as a chant. It could be recited in this way by the whole class, or with individual words and lines spoken by single students. For example, four students read one word each of the first line to reflect the passing of the ball. There is also lots of room here for students to act out the poem. Footy can be read by the whole group, but also sounds wonderful spoken by one voice, perhaps a boy with a sling on his arm.

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• When’s My Turn, by Hayley Smithers, illustrated by John Yahyeh (Koala, 2003)

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