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

Lesson 8: The City Mouse and the Country Mouse

by Jean de La Fontaine

Performer: Librivox - Rosslyn Carlyle

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

A country mouse visits a city mouse and samples the delicious foods the city has to offer. When they hear a noise, the country mouse flees back to the country, valuing safety and serenity over decadence.

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 Pictures

• Study the pictures and describe them in your own words.

Activity 3: Narrate the Poem

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

Activity 4: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 11 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork showing a happy mouse playing in the country.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

A country mouse enjoys the food but not the dangers and uncertainties of the city.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place in a city house.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The city mouse and the country mouse.

4 / 5

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 5

Answer 5

For some, peace of mind trumps fancy food.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse.'
2. What happens in the poem? A country mouse enjoys the food but not the dangers and uncertainties of the city.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place in a city house.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The city mouse and the country mouse.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? For some, peace of mind trumps fancy food.