Grade 3 · Reading · Lesson 27

Read Poems Aloud

Poetry is made to be heard. When you read a poem aloud, you give it a voice. But not just any voice — the right voice for the mood. A joyful poem bursts with energy. A sad poem flows slowly and quietly. A calm poem breathes gently. An excited poem rushes forward. Reading poems aloud well means listening to what the words are feeling.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify the mood expressed in a line of poetry
2Match poem lines to the moods they convey (joyful, sad, calm, excited)
3Read a poem aloud with a voice that reflects its mood and rhythm

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