The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 50: Jack and Jill

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

Jack and Jill fall down a hill while trying to get water from a well. Jack runs to Dame Dob to fix his hurt head.

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 54 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Get a bucket.
• As you recite the poem, hold the bucket and pretend to climb a hill (couch, etc.).
• Being careful, sit or lie down to pretend falling down the hill.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

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

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 6

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Jack and Jill.'

1 / 6

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 6

Answer 2

Jack and Jill fall down a hill while trying to get water from a well. Jack runs to Dame Dob to fix his hurt head.

2 / 6

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 6

Answer 3

The poem takes place outside on a hill.

3 / 6

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 6

Answer 4

Jack, Jill, and Dame Dob.

4 / 6

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 6

Answer 5

Watch where you walk and be careful not to trip.

5 / 6

Question 6

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

6 / 6

Answer 6

Jack and Jill have almost reached the top of the hill to the well. Jack holds a bucket for the water. It is just before they fall and tumble down the hill.

6 / 6

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Jack and Jill.'
2. What happens in the poem? Jack and Jill fall down a hill while trying to get water from a well. Jack runs to Dame Dob to fix his hurt head.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place outside on a hill.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? Jack, Jill, and Dame Dob.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? Watch where you walk and be careful not to trip.
6. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. Jack and Jill have almost reached the top of the hill to the well. Jack holds a bucket for the water. It is just before they fall and tumble down the hill.