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Lesson 48: Nancy Dawson

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

Nancy Dawson lies in bed and does not work. Nancy Dawson was a real person, a dancer, who lived in the 1700s. She achieved fame for her dancing. There are multiple references to her in poetry and literature.

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 52 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Pretend to be Nancy Dawson.
• As you recite the poem, lay on a blanket or couch and pretend to sleep in.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, build a bed out of Legos or blocks.
• Don't forget the pillow.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Nancy Dawson.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

Nancy Dawson lies in bed and does not work.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The characters include the narrator, the narrator's 'honey', and Nancy Dawson.

3 / 5

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The narrator of the poem provides an example of someone being a little gossipy and nosy.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

The poem picture shows Nancy Dawson tucked in bed sleeping. The sun's light shines yellow through the window, showing it is daytime.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Nancy Dawson.'
2. What happens in the poem? Nancy Dawson lies in bed and does not work.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The characters include the narrator, the narrator's 'honey', and Nancy Dawson.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? The narrator of the poem provides an example of someone being a little gossipy and nosy.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. The poem picture shows Nancy Dawson tucked in bed sleeping. The sun's light shines yellow through the window, showing it is daytime.