The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 95: Dapple-Gray

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 boy lends his pony to a lady. The lady mistreats the pony. The boy vows never to lend his pony again.

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 99 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of the gray spotted pony.
• 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 'Dapple-Gray.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

A boy lends his pony to a lady. The lady mistreats the pony. The boy vows never to lend his pony again.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The boy, the mean lady, and the pony.

3 / 5

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 5

Answer 4

Be careful who you trust with important things.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

The lady, the boy, and the pony stand together. The lady clutches a long whip.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Dapple-Gray.'
2. What happens in the poem? A boy lends his pony to a lady. The lady mistreats the pony. The boy vows never to lend his pony again.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The boy, the mean lady, and the pony.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? Be careful who you trust with important things.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. The lady, the boy, and the pony stand together. The lady clutches a long whip.