Lesson:

1. Baby Bye,


Here's a fly;


We will watch him, you and I.


How he crawls


Up the walls,


Yet he never falls!


I believe with six such legs


You and I could walk on eggs.


There he goes


On his toes,


Tickling Baby's nose.





2. Spots of red


Dot his head;


Rainbows on his back are spread;


That small speck


Is his neck;


See him nod and beck!


I can show you, if you choose,


Where to look to find his shoes,


Three small pairs,


Made of hairs;


These he always wears.





3. Flies can see


More than we;


So how bright their eyes must be!


Little fly,


Ope your eye;


Spiders are nearby.


For a secret I can tell,


Spiders never use flies well;


Then away,


Do not stay.


Little fly, good day.

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

  • From the passage, describe physical characteristics of flies (Describe their eyes, feet, shoes, wings, etc.)
  • Why does the narrator warn the fly to stay away from spiders?