Finally, recite together all of the lines in sequence, after instructing children to watch your lips, just in case they are unsure of the words. Repeat the whole poem two or three times in succession while giving words of praise and motivation as the process continues. Children should put their fingertips together at waist height, raise the hands quickly and throw the arms up in perfect time with the last word. Exaggerate the last sh loudly by holding onto it while keeping the arms fully extended. The teacher motions for the cutoff.
Arms come gently down to the sides.
Class discussion covering what has been learned. Students could perform this and other choral readings at a school assembly, for parents at an open house function, for another class or for their own enjoyment. The teacher will listen for the production of these elements. Other element focus could be, diction, inflection, rhythm and projection. Fun with Choral Speaking .