Poetry of Fables, Fairies, and Fauna Fables, Fairies, and Fauna    

Lesson 28: Seasons

by William Allingham

Performer: Librivox - fiddlesticks

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

The poem describes what the narrator cherishes about each of the four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Vocabulary

Swarm: Move somewhere in large numbers.
Mirth: Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Gale: A strong wind.
Gull: A long-winged, web-footed seabird with a raucous call, typically having white plumage with a gray or black mantle.
Crimson: Of a rich deep red color inclining to purple.
Slopes: A rising or falling surface.
Heather: A purple-flowered shrub that grows abundantly on moorland and heathland.
Torrent: A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
Glee: Great delight.

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: Study the Poem's Companion Painting

• Study the painting below, and describe it in your own words.

Find the following in the companion painting:

• Branches
• Grapes
• Apples
• Cherries
• Plums
• Flowers
• Wheat
• Leaves
• Eyes
• Nose
• Mouth

Activity 3: Narrate the Poem

• After reading or listening to each verse of the poem, narrate the verse events aloud using your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 31 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 4

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Seasons.'

1 / 4

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 4

Answer 2

The narrator discusses the unique benefits of each of the four seasons.

2 / 4

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 4

Answer 3

The narrator.

3 / 4

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 4

Answer 4

The poem reminds us of the delights of each of the seasons.

4 / 4

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Seasons.'
2. What happens in the poem? The narrator discusses the unique benefits of each of the four seasons.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator.
4. Does the poem teach us anything? The poem reminds us of the delights of each of the seasons.