Lesson:

1. Wake up, little darling, the birdies are out,


And here you are still in your nest!


The laziest birdie is hopping about;


You ought to be up with the rest.


Wake up, little darling, wake up!





2. Oh, see what you miss when you


slumber so long--


The dewdrops, the beautiful sky!


I cannot sing half what you lose in my song;


And yet, not a word in reply.


Wake up, little darling, wake up!





3. I've sung myself quite out of patience with you,


While mother bends o'er your dear head;


Now birdie has done all that birdie can do:


Her kisses will wake you instead!


Wake up, little darling, wake up!





George Cooper.

Teaching Guide:

Step 1: Study the New Words

  • Listen to the new words.
  • Recite each of the new words aloud.

Step 2: Examine the Lesson Image

Describe the image, its setting, and its characters.

Step 3: Read the Lesson Passage

  • Find each new word in the passage.
  • Practice reading the passage, both silently and aloud.
  • Upon mastering the passage, recite it aloud to your instructor.

Step 4: Complete Lesson Copywork, Narration, and Dictation

Complete the associated copywork, narration, and dictation for this lesson. Click the icon to access the page.   

Step 5: Discuss the Lesson

  • Describe a spectacular spring morning.
  • Describe a sultry summer morning.
  • Describe a crisp fall morning.
  • Describe a sparkling winter morning.