On the big day they present it to classmates, parents etc. Books Everyone gets equal billing with this presentation. Spend time letting the kids read poems and be sure to read to them. When you read to them use over exaggerated expression. They will love it and you will be modeling what they should try to do.
All students participate.
Let students pick the poem or poems they want to learn. Make two copies of the poems they choose. Give practice time. After they know their lines the fun begins. They must practice with expression.