THE POW-WOW DRUM
29 Feb 2012
This week we have been learning about 'The pow-wow drum' by David Campbell. This poem is about a Native American tribal gathering.
We had to divide into groups to practise and perform the poem. We were allowed to use expression, actions and make props to enhance our performances.
After each performance we made comments about the quality of the performance eg. The group worked well together and they used expression, The actions were well thought through, Next time they can speak with clear voices, The rhythm in the poem was clearly evident in the performance.
Have a look at our budding future Oscar winners!
The Pow-wow Drum
Long black braids and silken shawls
Moving side by side where the eagle calls
Answering the beat of the pow-wow drum
we come again, to dance again
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Leave the dusty cities far behind
Meet our brothers of the country with one mind
Travelling from the east, north, south and west
we come again, to dance again
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Watching close the feet of lightning fly
Fancy dancers free underneath the sky
Joining the circle moving round and round
we come again, to dance again
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Woman shining like the morning sun
Children making rainbows as they laugh and run
The old and young meeting like
they did long ago
We come again to dance again
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
Hey a, hey a, hey a, hey a, hey!
David Campbell