Clap the Beat of a Rhyme

Story Brief #5

Many rhymes have a steady beat, like a heartbeat or a drum.

🎯 Your mission

Read it smooth. Read it with feeling.

⚡ The twist

Punctuation tells you when to breathe.

What you'll learn · 1 of 3

Many rhymes have a steady beat, like a heartbeat or a drum. When we clap the beat, our voices stay together and smooth.

What you'll learn · 2 of 3

Try it: 'Hop, hop, hop, little frog, hop on the log. ' Clap on each strong part: HOP, HOP, HOP.

What you'll learn · 3 of 3

The beat helps you keep going without stopping, and it makes saying rhymes feel like music.

Key points

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What can we do to feel a rhyme's beat?

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What is a beat like?

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How does the beat help us?

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