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Lesson 24: Amy Margaret

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 little girl named Amy Margaret in glowing terms.

Vocabulary

-Fold: In an amount multiplied by.
Carkanet (Carcanet): A necklace or ornamental collar, typically made of gold or set with jewels.
Peeping: To be just visible; appear slowly or partly or through a small opening.
Howsoe'er (Howsoever): In whatever way; regardless of how.
Twirl: Spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly.

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 Picture

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

Each day this week, find the following in the picture:

• Amy Margaret
• Dress
• Ruffles
• Golden Hair
• Flowers
• Tights
• Shoes

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 27 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 4

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Amy Margaret.'

1 / 4

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 4

Answer 2

The poem describes a cherished little girl in adoring terms.

2 / 4

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 4

Answer 3

The narrator and Amy Margaret.

3 / 4

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 4

Answer 4

It may serve as a reminder to cherish our littlest ones.

4 / 4

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Amy Margaret.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem describes a cherished little girl in adoring terms.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator and Amy Margaret.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? It may serve as a reminder to cherish our littlest ones.