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Lesson 65: Little Fred

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

Little Fred says his prayers, gives kisses, and goes to bed without complaint.

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 69 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of little Fred giving his parent a kiss before bed.
• 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 'Little Fred.'

1 / 6

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 6

Answer 2

Little Fred says his prayers, gives kisses, and goes to bed without complaint.

2 / 6

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 6

Answer 3

The poem takes place inside Little Fred's home.

3 / 6

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 6

Answer 4

Little Fred, his papa, and his mamma.

4 / 6

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 6

Answer 5

The proper way to go to bed, without complaint or fuss.

5 / 6

Question 6

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

6 / 6

Answer 6

It shows Little Fred heading up the stairs to bed. The clock shows it is relatively early, seven-thirty at night.

6 / 6

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Little Fred.'
2. What happens in the poem? Little Fred says his prayers, gives kisses, and goes to bed without complaint.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place inside Little Fred's home.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? Little Fred, his papa, and his mamma.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? The proper way to go to bed, without complaint or fuss.
6. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows Little Fred heading up the stairs to bed. The clock shows it is relatively early, seven-thirty at night.