Lesson:

1. Run, run, thou tiny rill;


Run, and turn the village mill;


Run, and fill the deep, clear pool


In the woodland's shade so cool,


Where the sheep love best to stray


In the sultry summer day;


Where the wild birds bathe and drink,


And the wild flowers fringe the brink.





2. Run, run, thou tiny rill,


Round the rocks, and down the hill;


Sing to every child like me;


The birds will join you, full of glee:


And we will listen to the song


You sing, your rippling course along.

Teaching Guide:

Step 1: Study the New Words

  • Listen to the new words.
  • Recite each of the new words aloud.

Step 2: Examine the Lesson Image

Describe the image, its setting, and its characters.

Step 3: Read the Lesson Passage

  • Find each new word in the passage.
  • Practice reading the passage, both silently and aloud.
  • Upon mastering the passage, recite it aloud to your instructor.

Step 4: Complete Lesson Copywork, Narration, and Dictation

Complete the associated copywork, narration, and dictation for this lesson. Click the icon to access the page.   

Step 5: Discuss the Lesson

  • Describe how the rill is beneficial in the poem.
  • Describe a beautiful rill you have seen.