The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 88: My Maid Mary

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

Mary handles chores around the home while the narrator handles the crops.

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 92 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Accomplish Extra Chores or Tasks at Home This Week

• Each day this week, pick a chore or task to accomplish around the house.
• Try to pick chores or tasks that children haven't done before, and teach them how to accomplish the chore or task.
• Sing or chant, 'Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork, ...' while you accomplish your tasks.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 6

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'My Maid Mary.'

1 / 6

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 6

Answer 2

Mary handles chores around the home while the narrator handles the crops.

2 / 6

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 6

Answer 3

The poem takes place on a farm or rural residence.

3 / 6

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 6

Answer 4

The narrator and Mary.

4 / 6

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 6

Answer 5

Cooperating and dividing the work lightens the load.

5 / 6

Question 6

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

6 / 6

Answer 6

Mary is hard at work, churning butter, while the narrator is out tending the crops.

6 / 6

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'My Maid Mary.'
2. What happens in the poem? Mary handles chores around the home while the narrator handles the crops.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place on a farm or rural residence.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator and Mary.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? Cooperating and dividing the work lightens the load.
6. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. Mary is hard at work, churning butter, while the narrator is out tending the crops.