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1 Poems by Helen Beatrix Potter This 9-week poetry study guide will take you through nine poems written by Helen Beatrix Potter. Each week (or longer) your student will study one poem. The poems included are taken from Beatrix Potter s two nursery rhymes books: Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes and Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes, both part of the Public Domain. The selections are shorter in length and perfect for memorization. To read Beatrix Potter s books on Public Domain, click here. Included in this unit study: A poet biography page The poem for your convenience An area to illustrate the poem Poem analysis sheets with copywork and questions Poetry glossary of terms 1

2 Suggested daily schedule Day 1: Read the poem out loud twice & illustrate the poem Day 2: Copy the poem and count the syllables and identify the rhyming scheme Day 3: Describe the mood of the poem and answer questions 3-6 Day 4: Narrate the poem in your own words using template provided Day 5: List 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem and define unknown words that you circled on Day 3. Poems included in this unit study: A Garden..3 Cecily Parsley...6 Goosey, Goosey, Gander 9 Ninny Nanny Netticoat..12 Pussy-Cat...15 This Pig..18 Three Blind Mice.21 Tom Tinker's Dog 24 Diggory Diggory Delvet..27 All poems and graphics used in this study are part of the public domain. 2

3 Helen Beatrix Potter Born: Died: Lived: How many published works? Most famous poem or story? My favorite poem/story written by this poet: Interesting facts about poet s life: 3

4 Helen Beatrix Potter A Garden We have a little garden, A garden of our own, And every day we water there The seeds that we have sown. We love our little garden, And tend it with such care, You will not find a faded leaf Or blighted blossom there. Illustrate the poem: 4

5 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 5

6 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 6

7 Helen Beatrix Potter "Cecily Parsley" Cecily Parsley lived in a pen, And brewed good ale for gentlemen; Gentlemen came every day, Till Cecily Parsley ran away. Illustrate the poem: 7

8 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 8

9 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 9

10 Helen Beatrix Potter "Goosey, Goosey, Gander" Goosey, goosey, gander, Whither will you wander? Upstairs and downstairs, And in my lady's chamber! Illustrate the poem: 10

11 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 11

12 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 12

13 Helen Beatrix Potter "Ninny Nanny Netticoat" Ninny nanny netticoat, In a white petticoat, With a red nose,-- The longer she stands, The shorter she grows. Illustrate the poem: 13

14 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 14

15 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 15

16 Helen Beatrix Potter "Pussy-cat" Pussy-cat sits by the fire; How should she be fair? In walks the little dog, Says "Pussy! are you there?" "How do you do, Mistress Pussy? Mistress Pussy, how do you do?" "I thank you kindly, little dog, I fare as well as you!" Illustrate the poem: 16

17 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 17

18 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 18

19 Helen Beatrix Potter "This Pig" This pig went to market; This pig stayed at home; This pig had a bit of meat; And this pig had none; This little pig cried Wee! wee! wee! I can't find my way home. Illustrate the poem: 19

20 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 20

21 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 21

22 Helen Beatrix Potter "Three Blind Mice" Three blind mice, three blind mice, See how they run! They all run after the farmer's wife, And she cut off their tails with a carving knife, Did you ever see such a thing in your life As three blind mice! Illustrate the poem: 22

23 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 23

24 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 24

25 Helen Beatrix Potter "Tom Tinker's Dog" Bow, wow, wow! Whose dog art thou? "I'm little Tom Tinker's dog, Bow, wow, wow!" Illustrate the poem: 25

26 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 26

27 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 27

28 Helen Beatrix Potter "Diggory Diggory Delvet" DIGGORY DIGGORY DELVET! A little old man in black velvet; He digs and he delves You can see for yourselves The mounds dug by Diggory Delvet. Illustrate the poem: 28

29 Copy the poem on the lines below: Syllables Rhyme Scheme What is the mood of the poem? 1. Count the syllables in each line. 2. Analyze and mark rhyme scheme. 3. Identify any figurative language used within the poem. 4. Identify sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance. 5. Look for repetition. Is there any reason why the author would repeat it? 6. Circle any words you do not know the meaning of. 29

30 Narrate the poem using your own words: List out 2-3 questions to ponder about the poem: Define the words you circled on the previous page: Word: Definition: 30

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