Discuss the effectiveness of both readings. Lastly, have a student read the poem at a rate between fast and slow. You can have students read the poem in pairs. The reading should take approximately seconds. Students should practice these different voices.
Students are often reluctant to practice using characterizations.
Ask them to overemphasize them during this exercise. If you exaggerate them while practicing it is easier than to tone it down when you actually present the poem. It is very difficult, though, to effectively portray a character's voice when you have only practiced it silently or without much emotion or drama. Where My Clothes Are Dirty clothes should be put in the hamper. Clean clothing belongs in the drawer.