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Lesson 22: Chorus of Fairies

by William Allingham

Performer: Librivox - Rosslyn Carlyle

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

The poem describes a delightful summer day of work and play.

Vocabulary

Golden: Colored or shining like gold.
Unfolding: Open or spread out from a folded position.
Sprightly: Lively and full of energy.
Bosom: The heart or center of.
Springlet: A little spring (water).
Brooklet: A little brook (stream).
Nooklet: A little nook or corner.
Comrade: A companion who shares one's activities
Rover: A person who spends their time wandering.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Title, the Poet's Name, and the Poem

• Each day this week, recite aloud the title of the poem, the name of the poet, and the poem. Instructors may need to prompt children line-by-line.

Activity 2: Study the Poem's Companion Painting

• Study the painting below, and describe it in your own words.

Find the following in the companion painting:

• Fairy
• Butterflies
• Wings
• Bag
• Lace
• Golden Mesh
• Jewels

Activity 3: Narrate the Poem

• After reading or listening to each verse of the poem, narrate the verse events aloud using your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 25 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

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Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Chorus of Fairies.'

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Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

The poem describes the fun and work on a beautiful summer day.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place in flowery meadows and forest shadows.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The narrator of the poem and their companion(s).

4 / 5

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 5

Answer 5

To cherish the beauty of a summer day. To whistle while you work.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Chorus of Fairies.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem describes the fun and work on a beautiful summer day.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place in flowery meadows and forest shadows.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator of the poem and their companion(s).
5. Does the poem teach us anything? To cherish the beauty of a summer day. To whistle while you work.