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Lesson 58: The Boy Who Never Told a Lie

by Anonymous

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 describes a curly-headed boy who always tells the truth and everyone loves him.

Vocabulary

Trot: Proceed at a pace faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately.
Lie: A fib, an intentionally false statement.
True: In accordance with fact or reality.
Honest: Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
Youth: The period between childhood and adult age.

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:

• Boy
• Basket
• Dog

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 61 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 Boy Who Never Told a Lie.'

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Question 2

What happens in the poem?

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Answer 2

A curly-headed boy always tells the truth and everyone loves him.

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Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

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Answer 3

The poem takes place walking to school and other places.

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Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

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Answer 4

The boy, children, and others who know or meet the boy.

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Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 5

Answer 5

People like those who are honest.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Boy Who Never Told a Lie.'
2. What happens in the poem? A curly-headed boy always tells the truth and everyone loves him.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place walking to school and other places.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The boy, children, and others who know or meet the boy.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? People like those who are honest.