The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 68: Jack and His Fiddle

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 narrator asks Jack to give up his fiddle. Fiddling is getting in the way of Jack's success. Jack won't give up his fiddle because it makes him happy.

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 72 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of Jack playing his fiddle. See a picture of a fiddle for reference below.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Jack and His Fiddle.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

The narrator asks Jack to give up his fiddle. Fiddling is getting in the way of Jack's success. Jack won't give up his fiddle because it makes him happy.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The narrator and Jack.

3 / 5

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 5

Answer 4

For some people, the desire for happiness trumps the desire for money. Plus, sometimes you have to make your own decisions.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

It shows Jack, happy and playing his fiddle.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Jack and His Fiddle.'
2. What happens in the poem? The narrator asks Jack to give up his fiddle. Fiddling is getting in the way of Jack's success. Jack won't give up his fiddle because it makes him happy.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator and Jack.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? For some people, the desire for happiness trumps the desire for money. Plus, sometimes you have to make your own decisions.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows Jack, happy and playing his fiddle.