The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 44: Jack Jelf

Performer: Librivox - Allyson Hester


Little Jack Jelf

Was put on the shelf

Because he could not spell "pie";

When his aunt, Mrs. Grace,

Saw his sorrowful face,

She could not help saying, "Oh, fie!"



And since Master Jelf

Was put on the shelf

Because he could not spell "pie,"

Let him stand there so grim,

And no more about him,

For I wish him a very good-bye!

    The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 44: Jack Jelf

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

A boy is placed on a shelf due to his difficulties with spelling. He cannot spell 'pie.'

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 48 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

  • Learn to spell the word 'pie.'
  • Each time, after you recite the poem, recite the letters, 'P,' 'I,' 'E.'

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

  • One day this week, draw or paint a delicious pie. Label the picture with the word 'PIE.'
  • Use paints, crayons, or pastels to create the artwork.