Solo Verse Speaking
General Objectives
This Solo Verse Speaking syllabus seeks to offer learners the opportunity to:
- develop the art of speaking verse
- develop clear speech
- develop imagination and creativity
- increase self confidence
- promote self-enrichment
- stimulate research skills
- instil a love of poetry
- understand the diverse forms of poetry
- specialise in the serious performance and art of verse speaking
Poems
All the set poems named in the Speech and Drama Syllabus can be found in:
- “The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetry” - Edited by Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark
- “Poem for the Day One” - Edited by Nicholas Albery
Guidelines for Solo Verse Speaking learners
- All selections in these examinations must be spoken from memory
- Each grade must be prepared as a short recital
- Learners must therefore begin with a short introduction and link the pieces performed
- These examinations are designed for the specialist in verse speaking and must not be regarded as a soft option on account of there being no section involving questions or conversation
- Learners must be at least 11 years old
Solo Verse Speaking - Level 1 - Foundation
Solo Verse Speaking - Level 2 - Intermediate
Solo Verse Speaking - Level 3 - Advanced
