The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 61: The Merchants of London

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

The poem discusses the fancy dress of the merchants of London.

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 65 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Play dress up. Dress up in fancy clothes and bright colors like the merchants of London.
• See who can put together the most fanciful, colorful outfit.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of one of the merchants of London. Make sure to give him brightly colored clothing.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 4

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Merchants of London.'

1 / 4

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 4

Answer 2

The poem discusses the fancy dress of the merchants of London.

2 / 4

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 4

Answer 3

The merchants of London.

3 / 4

Question 4

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

4 / 4

Answer 4

The merchants of London visit, dressed in brightly colored clothing.

4 / 4

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Merchants of London.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem discusses the fancy dress of the merchants of London.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The merchants of London.
4. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. The merchants of London visit, dressed in brightly colored clothing.