Friday 22nd May 2026
Homophones
Copy this passage out, correcting the homophones as you do:
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Friday 22nd May 2026
LC: Perform a poem with confidence.
day 10 performing poetry with confidence presentation.pdf
Adapted
LC: Read a poem aloud with expression.
Watch Joe Coelho again talking about performing a poem.
Read our poem out loud again. Remember to include your actions.
Now think about how you might say each part of the poem. For example, you might make the word 'quack' sound loud, because the poem says 'with a very loud quack'.
Practise reading aloud the poem again with expression.
Can we read it with expression and actions as a group? Your teacher will record you.
Your Next Lightbulb Moment
Encouraging resilience, imagination, and confidence for the future.
Opening
Show or describe a lightbulb.
Ask:
- What does a lightbulb represent?
- Why do people use it as a symbol for ideas?
Explain that everyone has moments where ideas suddenly become clear.
Main Story
Share a short example of perseverance.
Thomas Edison: American inventor and businessman: tested many different materials before inventing a successful electric lightbulb. When asked about his failures, he reportedly said he had simply found many ways that did not work.
Discuss:
- Why is failure an important part of learning?
- What can we learn from mistakes?
Key Message
Mistakes and challenges can lead to success.
Reflection
“Think of something you would like to achieve this year. It could be learning a skill, improving friendships, becoming more confident, or reaching a goal in school. Remember that progress takes time. Every mistake can teach us something new, and every challenge can bring us closer to our own ‘Eureka!’ moment.”
Prayer (optional)
“Help us to be brave when things are difficult, hopeful when we make mistakes, and determined to keep trying. Amen.”
Final Thought
Lightbulb moments do not only belong to famous scientists and inventors. They happen every day when people stay curious, keep learning, and refuse to give up. Creativity begins with asking questions, noticing the world around us, and believing that new ideas are possible.