The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 37: A Candle

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 poem is a riddle. The poem's title is the answer. Nanny Etticoat is a white (petticoat) candle with a red flame (nose) that grows shorter as it burns.

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 41 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Pretend to be a candle.
• Wave your arms over your head to simulate a flickering candle.
• As you burn, bend your knees to grow shorter and shorter.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of Nanny Etticoat.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 4

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'A Candle.'

1 / 4

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 4

Answer 2

The poem is a riddle. Nanny Etticoat is a white (petticoat) candle with a red flame (nose) that grows shorter as it burns.

2 / 4

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 4

Answer 3

Nanny Etticoat, the candle.

3 / 4

Question 4

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

4 / 4

Answer 4

A white candle with a face burns.

4 / 4

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'A Candle.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem is a riddle. Nanny Etticoat is a white (petticoat) candle with a red flame (nose) that grows shorter as it burns.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? Nanny Etticoat, the candle.
4. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. A white candle with a face burns.