The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 104: As I was Going Along

Performer: Librivox - Allyson Hester

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

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

Synopsis

The narrator sings and walks a long time.

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: Narrate the Poem

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

Activity 3: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 108 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Go on a nice long walk.
• As you go on your long walk, recite the poem. Perhaps you'll even memorize it.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'As I was Going Along.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

The narrator sings and walks a long time.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place on a long road.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The narrator.

4 / 5

Question 5

Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem.

5 / 5

Answer 5

It shows a boy looking down a road, which curves off into the distance.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'As I was Going Along.'
2. What happens in the poem? The narrator sings and walks a long time.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place on a long road.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows a boy looking down a road, which curves off into the distance.