The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 53: One Misty Moisty Morning

Performer: Librivox - Allyson Hester


One misty moisty morning,

When cloudy was the weather,

I chanced to meet an old man,

Clothed all in leather.



He began to compliment

And I began to grin.

How do you do? And how do you do?

And how do you do again?

    The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 53: One Misty Moisty Morning

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 young girl meets an older gentleman. She smiles when he compliments her.

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 57 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

  • Practice giving people compliments.
  • Tell someone they have done a good job at something or tell someone they look nice.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

  • One day this week, create artwork of one person complimenting another.
  • 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 'One Misty Moisty Morning.'
1 / 6

Question 2

What happens in the poem?
2 / 6

Answer 2

A young girl meets an old man. He compliments her and she smiles.
2 / 6

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?
3 / 6

Answer 3

The poem takes place outside on a misty day.
3 / 6

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?
4 / 6

Answer 4

A young girl and an old man.
4 / 6

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?
5 / 6

Answer 5

The young girl and the old man greet each other politely.
5 / 6

Question 6

Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem.
6 / 6

Answer 6

It shows a young girl under an umbrella speaking with an old man wearing leather clothing and using a cane.
6 / 6

  1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'One Misty Moisty Morning.'
  2. What happens in the poem? A young girl meets an old man. He compliments her and she smiles.
  3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place outside on a misty day.
  4. Who are the characters in the poem? A young girl and an old man.
  5. Does the poem teach us anything? The young girl and the old man greet each other politely.
  6. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows a young girl under an umbrella speaking with an old man wearing leather clothing and using a cane.