The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 80: Little Jenny Wren

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

When Jenny Wren gets sick, Robin cares for her and Jenny proclaims to care for him. When Jenny gets well, she breaks up with Robin.

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 84 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a wren.
• 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 Jenny Wren.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

When Jenny Wren gets sick, Robin cares for her and Jenny proclaims to care for him. When Jenny gets well, she breaks up with Robin.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

Jenny Wren and Robin Redbreast.

3 / 5

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 5

Answer 4

Watch out for people who use us for favors but do not actually love us.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

Robin Redbreast cares for Jenny Wren, who is sick in bed.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Little Jenny Wren.'
2. What happens in the poem? When Jenny Wren gets sick, Robin cares for her and Jenny proclaims to care for him. When Jenny gets well, she breaks up with Robin.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? Jenny Wren and Robin Redbreast.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? Watch out for people who use us for favors but do not actually love us.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. Robin Redbreast cares for Jenny Wren, who is sick in bed.