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Lesson 52: Robin Hood and Little John

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

Robin Hood prays for the safe return of his friend, Little John, who has ventured into town.

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 56 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a mickle wood.
• 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 'Robin Hood and Little John.'

1 / 6

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 6

Answer 2

Robin Hood prays for the safe return of his friend, Little John, who has ventured into town.

2 / 6

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 6

Answer 3

The poem takes place in the mickle (great) wood.

3 / 6

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 6

Answer 4

Robin Hood and Little John

4 / 6

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 6

Answer 5

The poem shows caring and friendship, as Robin Hood worries about the safety of his friend.

5 / 6

Question 6

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

6 / 6

Answer 6

Robin Hood looks at a wooden cross, holds his rosary beads, and prays in the woods for the safe return of his friend.

6 / 6

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Robin Hood and Little John.'
2. What happens in the poem? Robin Hood prays for the safe return of his friend, Little John, who has ventured into town.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place in the mickle (great) wood.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? Robin Hood and Little John
5. Does the poem teach us anything? The poem shows caring and friendship, as Robin Hood worries about the safety of his friend.
6. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. Robin Hood looks at a wooden cross, holds his rosary beads, and prays in the woods for the safe return of his friend.