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Lesson 56: The Days of the Month

Performer: Librivox - Kara Shallenberg

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 'The Days of the Month' outlines how many days each month has throughout the year.

Vocabulary

Hath: Has (archaic).
Leap-Year: A year, occurring once every four years, that has 366 days including February 29 as the additional day.

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:

• Angel
• Clock
• Globe
• Coins
• Portraits
• Hour Glass
• Gun
• Cards
• Pearls
• Skulls
• Candle
• Candlestick
• Books

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 59 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

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Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Days of the Month.'

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Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 3

Answer 2

The poem describes the number of days in each month.

2 / 3

Question 3

What is the extra day that occurs during leap-year?

3 / 3

Answer 3

February 29.

3 / 3

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Days of the Month.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem describes the number of days in each month.
3. What is the extra day that occurs during leap-year? February 29.