The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 54: The Old Woman from France

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

An old woman tries to teach children to dance. When the children are too stiff, she sends them home.

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 58 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Play the roles of dance teacher and dance student.
• While being the dance teacher, teach your students a dance step.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Old Woman from France.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

An old woman tries to teach children to dance. When the children are too stiff, she sends them home.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place at the home or building where dance lessons are taught.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The old woman teacher and the children who are her students.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

The picture shows an older lady teaching a young girl and boy to dance.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Old Woman from France.'
2. What happens in the poem? An old woman tries to teach children to dance. When the children are too stiff, she sends them home.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place at the home or building where dance lessons are taught.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The old woman teacher and the children who are her students.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. The picture shows an older lady teaching a young girl and boy to dance.