The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 79: Saturday, Saturday

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 woman spends time Saturday night getting ready to spend time with her true love on Sunday.

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 83 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, look into a mirror and sketch a picture of your face.
• Use pencils, crayons, or pastels to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Saturday, Saturday.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

A woman spends time Saturday night getting ready to spend time with her true love on Sunday.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place in the woman's home.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The woman and her true love.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

It shows the woman fixing her hair in front of a mirror.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Saturday, Saturday.'
2. What happens in the poem? A woman spends time Saturday night getting ready to spend time with her true love on Sunday.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place in the woman's home.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The woman and her true love.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows the woman fixing her hair in front of a mirror.