The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 70: Little Pussy

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 discusses how to treat a kitty nicely.

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 74 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a kitty.
• 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 'Little Pussy.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

The narrator discusses the proper way to treat a kitty.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The narrator and the kitty.

3 / 5

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 5

Answer 4

How to be kind to kitties.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

A little girl lovingly cradles a cat.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Little Pussy.'
2. What happens in the poem? The narrator discusses the proper way to treat a kitty.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator and the kitty.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? How to be kind to kitties.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. A little girl lovingly cradles a cat.