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Lesson 83: The Man in the Moon

Performer: Librivox - Allyson Hester

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

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

Synopsis

The Man in the Moon falls down, starts for Norwich, and burns his mouth on cold porridge.

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: Narrate the Poem

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

Activity 3: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 87 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Make your own house under a hill.
• Make a house out of blankets, tables, chairs, or other furniture.
• Go in your house and practice reciting the poem.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Man in the Moon.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

The Man in the Moon falls, starts for Norwich, and burns his mouth on cold porridge.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The Man in the Moon.

3 / 5

Question 4

Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem.

4 / 5

Answer 4

The Man in the Moon holds his burned mouth. A cauldron of porridge is overturned nearby.

4 / 5

Question 5

Why did the Man in the Moon burn his mouth on cold porridge?

5 / 5

Answer 5

Because he is from the moon. He must be different from humans on Earth.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Man in the Moon.'
2. What happens in the poem? The Man in the Moon falls, starts for Norwich, and burns his mouth on cold porridge.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The Man in the Moon.
4. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. The Man in the Moon holds his burned mouth. A cauldron of porridge is overturned nearby.
5. Why did the Man in the Moon burn his mouth on cold porridge? Because he is from the moon. He must be different from humans on Earth.