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Lesson 82: The Little Moppet

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 beggar steals a child's doll.

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 86 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Get a doll or other toy.
• Play the roles of the little girl and the beggar.
• Act out the beggar stealing the moppet and running away.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 6

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Little Moppet.'

1 / 6

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 6

Answer 2

A beggar steals a child's doll.

2 / 6

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 6

Answer 3

The poem takes place outside on the street.

3 / 6

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 6

Answer 4

The beggar, the narrator, and the moppet.

4 / 6

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 6

Answer 5

Watch your pockets - they can be picked.

5 / 6

Question 6

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

6 / 6

Answer 6

It shows a little girl crying as a boy runs away holding a doll.

6 / 6

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Little Moppet.'
2. What happens in the poem? A beggar steals a child's doll.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place outside on the street.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The beggar, the narrator, and the moppet.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? Watch your pockets - they can be picked.
6. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows a little girl crying as a boy runs away holding a doll.