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.
Activity 2: Study the Poem Picture
- Study the poem picture, and describe how it relates to the poem.
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 28 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Second Grade.'
Activity 5: Discuss the Poem
- This poem describes people who are fair-weather friends. Fair-weather friends are defined as 'people who stop being a friend in times of difficulty'.
- True friends are those who help you when you are sad or having trouble.
- Name any people in your life who are true friends. This might include your mother, father, siblings, grandparents, cousins, other close family members, or close friends.
- List some ways that you can be a true friend to your loved ones.