The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 87: Poor Old Robinson Crusoe

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

Robinson Crusoe wears a coat made of goat's skin. Robinson Crusoe is a literary character who was stranded on a desert island for years.

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 91 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a sandy beach and some water.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 4

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Poor Old Robinson Crusoe.'

1 / 4

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 4

Answer 2

A poor man wears a coat made of a goat.

2 / 4

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 4

Answer 3

The narrator and Robinson Crusoe.

3 / 4

Question 4

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

4 / 4

Answer 4

It shows a poor man carrying a gun and an umbrella on a beach. A dog walks by his side.

4 / 4

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Poor Old Robinson Crusoe.'
2. What happens in the poem? A poor man wears a coat made of a goat.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator and Robinson Crusoe.
4. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows a poor man carrying a gun and an umbrella on a beach. A dog walks by his side.