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Poems for the classroom
Short poems for reading aloud, noticing rhythm, and talking about meaning. 2,055 on the shelf, each with a discussion question.
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Poem Common Verbs in English: 3d graphics 1
Exploring a World of Endless Creativity and Imagination
The paragraph describes a world of creation where imagination and creativity are limitless, and anything is possible through the use of shapes, sounds, and animations.
Talk about it 1. What is the world described in the paragraph? 2. What are some ways in which the shapes in this world are unique? 3. What can happen when shapes become deformed in this world, and how can it be fixed? 4. What is the message of the paragraph, and what can we learn from it?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: 3d graphics 2
Lost in the Woods
A group of friends get lost in the woods while on a camping trip and must work together to find their way back to civilization.
Talk about it 1. What would you do if you were lost in the woods? 2. How do you think the characters felt when they realized they were lost? 3. What skills did the characters need to use in order to find their way back? 4. How did the characters work together to solve their problem? 5. What do you think the characters learned from their experience?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: look 1
The Magic Garden Adventure
Two children discover a magical garden hidden behind a locked gate and embark on a fantastical adventure to help the garden's caretaker save it from an evil sorcerer.
Talk about it 1. What did the children find when they went exploring in the garden? 2. Who was the caretaker of the garden, and why was he worried? 3. What did the children have to do to help the caretaker save the garden? 4. What kind of magical creatures did the children meet on their adventure? 5. How did the children feel when they finally defeated the evil sorcerer and saved the garden?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: fire 1
The Power and Potential of Fire: Starting, Growing, and Using Flames Safely.
The paragraph describes the process of starting and using a fire, including how the flames grow, how wood burns, how the heat is used for cooking, and the importance of being careful around fire.
Talk about it 1. What happens when you light a fire? 2. How does the fire grow and what happens to the wood as it burns? 3. What are some ways we use the heat from a fire? 4. What are some things you need to be careful of when using fire? 5. Why is it important to be grateful for the things that fire can provide?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: fire 2
Camping Safety: Enjoying the Warmth of a Fire
The paragraph describes the joys of gathering around a campfire to make toast while also cautioning about the dangers of fire and the need to be careful to avoid getting burned.
Talk about it 1. What are some things we do around a campfire? 2. What happens if we don't pay attention to the flames of a fire? 3. How can we enjoy the warmth of a fire while also being safe? 4. Why is it important to be careful around a fire?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: programming 1
The Lost Key Adventure
Two friends embark on a thrilling adventure to find a lost key, encountering obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way.
Talk about it 1. What was the key that the two friends were searching for, and why was it important? 2. What were some of the obstacles or challenges that the friends faced during their adventure? 3. How did the friends work together to overcome these obstacles and find the key? 4. What did the friends learn about themselves and each other during their adventure? 5. If you were one of the friends, what would you have done differently during the adventure?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: art 1
Lost and Found: A Tale of a Brave Adventure
Lost and Found" is a story about a young adventurer who becomes lost in the wilderness but ultimately finds their way back home with the help of some friendly animals.
Talk about it 1. How do you think the adventurer felt when they first realized they were lost? 2. What did the adventurer do to try and find their way back home? 3. What did the animals do to help the adventurer? 4. Why do you think it's important to stay calm and think clearly when you're lost or in a difficult situation? 5. If you were lost in the wilderness, what would you do to try and find your way back home?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: art 2
The Mysterious Key
A young girl discovers a mysterious key in her backyard, leading her on a magical adventure to unlock a hidden treasure.
Talk about it 1. What do you think was the treasure the key unlocked? 2. If you found a mysterious key in your backyard, what kind of adventure would you want to go on? 3. How do you think the young girl felt when she found the key? 4. Did the story make you want to explore more and go on an adventure? 5. What would you have done differently if you were in the young girl's place?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: driving 1
Lost in the Forest: A Tale of Survival
Lost in the Forest: A Tale of Survival" is the story of a group of friends who, after getting lost in a forest, must navigate the wilderness, confront their fears and rely on each other to survive.
Talk about it Here are some questions to ask kids to think about "Lost in the Forest: A Tale of Survival": 1. How did the characters get lost in the forest, and what were their initial reactions to being lost? 2. What challenges did the characters face while they were lost in the forest, and how did they work together to overcome them? 3. What lessons did the characters learn about survival and themselves while they were lost in the forest? 4. Were there any moments in the story that were particularly scary or exciting, and why? 5. How did the characters' experience in the forest change the way they saw the world when they returned home?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: vcs 1
The Coding Words' Adventure
A group of coding words go on an adventure, using their unique abilities to work together and accomplish great things.
Talk about it 1. Which of the coding words was your favorite and why? 2. Why was it important for the coding words to work together to accomplish their goals? 3. Can you think of a real-life situation where some of these coding words might be used? 4. How did the coding words solve problems throughout their adventure? 5. What do you think the coding words might learn from their adventure, and how might they use that knowledge in the future?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: vcs 2
Lost in the Enchanted Forest
A group of friends venture into the mysterious Enchanted Forest for an adventure, but soon find themselves lost and facing unexpected challenges.
Talk about it 1. What did the friends hope to find when they ventured into the Enchanted Forest? 2. What were some of the challenges that the friends faced as they got lost in the forest? 3. How did the friends work together to try and find their way out of the forest? 4. What did the friends learn about themselves and each other during their adventure in the Enchanted Forest? 5. If you were in the same situation, what would you do to try and find your way out of the forest?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: communication 1
Learning Communication Words Through Play
The paragraph describes a game that teaches kids the meanings of different words that all have similar connotations related to communication, such as "blurt," "chatter," and "babble.
Talk about it 1. What is the meaning of the word "blurt"? 2. Can you think of a time when you blurted something out without thinking? 3. What does "cackle" mean? Can you try to cackle like a witch? 4. How is "converse" similar to "talk" or "speak"? Can you think of a time when you had a good conversation with someone?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: communication 2
The Magic Phone Call
The Magic Phone Call" is a whimsical tale of a group of young kids who receive an exciting phone call that leads them on an imaginative journey filled with wonder and awe.
Talk about it 1. What did you think about the phone call in the story? 2. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 3. How do you think the kids in the story felt after the phone call ended? 4. If you could go on an adventure like the one in the story, where would you go and what would you do? 5. Do you think it's important to have a good imagination? Why or why not? 6. Have you ever received an exciting phone call? What was it about? 7. How do you think the story would be different if the phone call wasn't answered? 8. Do you think it's important to have friends to share experiences with? Why or why not? 9. What did you learn from the story? 10. If you could talk to the person on the phone in the story, what would you ask them?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: communication 3
The Power of Words
The Power of Words" is a children's story that highlights the importance of using words wisely and the different ways we communicate with others.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. What are some different ways we can communicate with others? 2. Why is it important to think before we speak or make a remark? 3. How can words be powerful and make a difference in someone's day? 4. Can you think of a time when you used your words to express yourself or to make someone feel better? 5. How can we be kind and use our words to uplift and inspire others?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: web 1
Lost and Found: A Journey of Discovery
Lost and Found: A Journey of Discovery" is a story about a person who gets lost in the wilderness and discovers new things about themselves and the world around them.
Talk about it 1. How do you think the person felt when they realized they were lost? 2. What challenges did the person face while they were lost in the wilderness? 3. How did the person feel when they made new discoveries about themselves and the world around them? 4. What are some things the person learned during their journey of discovery? 5. Have you ever been lost or faced a challenge that helped you learn something new about yourself or the world?
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Poem Common Verbs in English: web 2
The Magical Adventure of a Brave Explorer
A young explorer sets out on a magical adventure to find a rare flower that can save her sick mother.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what is her goal? 2. What challenges does the young explorer face during her adventure? 3. What kind of magical creatures does the explorer encounter on her journey? 4. How does the young explorer show bravery and determination in the story? 5. Why was the rare flower so important to the explorer's mother? 6. How did the young explorer's journey change her and her relationship with her mother? 7. What lesson can we learn from the young explorer's story?
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Poem COVID-19 Vocabulary
The Magic Garden Adventure
The Magic Garden Adventure" is a heartwarming tale about two siblings who discover a secret garden and learn the value of patience, perseverance, and the power of imagination.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about "The Magic Garden Adventure": 1. What did the siblings find when they first entered the garden? 2. Why did the siblings have to be patient and wait for the garden to show them its magic? 3. What did the siblings learn about themselves and each other while exploring the garden? 4. How did the garden change from the beginning to the end of the story? 5. What do you think the magic of the garden represents in the story? 6. If you could have your own secret garden, what would it look like and what kind of magic would you want it to have? 7. What do you think the siblings will do the next time they visit the garden?
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Poem Young Animals
The Magic of Friendship
Two unlikely animal friends, a bear and a rabbit, overcome their initial fears and differences to form a deep bond, thanks to the magic of their shared adventures and experiences.
Talk about it 1. What did the bear and rabbit think of each other when they first met, and why? 2. How did the bear and rabbit's friendship grow and change over time? 3. What was your favorite adventure or experience that the bear and rabbit had together? 4. What do you think the "magic" of their friendship was, and why was it important? 5. Have you ever made a new friend who was very different from you? How did you become friends, and what did you learn from each other?
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Poem Feelings
Lost in the Woods
Lost in the Woods" is a story about a group of friends who become lost in the forest and must work together to find their way back home.
Talk about it 1. What did the group of friends do to become lost in the woods? 2. How did the friends feel when they realized they were lost? 3. What are some of the challenges the friends faced while trying to find their way home? 4. How did the friends work together to solve the problems they encountered in the woods? 5. What did the friends learn from their experience of being lost in the woods?
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Poem Compound Words
Dragonflies, Sunflowers, and Rainbows: A Day of Little Wonders
This is a whimsical tale of a group of children who spend a delightful day exploring nature's wonders, from dragonflies and sunflowers to rainbows and starfish.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the different things the children saw and did throughout the story? 2. How did the dragonflies and ladybugs move around in the story, and what made them interesting to watch? 3. What was your favorite part of the story, and why? 4. What do you think it would be like to see a real rainbow or starfish in person? 5. How did the children feel at different points in the story, and why? 6. What is your favorite nature-related activity to do outside, and why? 7. How can we appreciate and take care of the little wonders in nature like the ones in the story?
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Poem Feeling
Lost in the Enchanted Forest
When a young girl becomes lost in a mysterious forest, she must rely on her wit and courage to find her way back home.
Talk about it 1. How did the young girl end up getting lost in the forest? 2. What challenges did the girl face while trying to find her way back home? 3. What did the girl learn about herself during her journey in the forest? 4. What are some ways the girl could have prevented getting lost in the first place? 5. If you were in the same situation as the girl, what would you have done differently?
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Poem Singular and Plural Words1
Journey to the Enchanted Forest
A young girl and her friends embark on a magical adventure through the Enchanted Forest to save it from an evil sorcerer.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 2. What do you think made the Enchanted Forest so special? 3. How did the young girl and her friends work together to save the Enchanted Forest? 4. Why do you think the sorcerer was so determined to destroy the forest? 5. What do you think might have happened if the young girl and her friends had not succeeded in their mission? 6. Can you think of a time when you had to work together with friends to solve a problem? 7. What would you do if you found a magical forest like the Enchanted Forest? 8. Do you think it's important to protect nature and why? 9. What do you think the young girl learned about herself during the adventure? 10. What do you think happens to the young girl and her friends after the story ends?
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Poem Singular and Plural Words2
The Mouse and the Geese: A Kind-Hearted Man's Tale
A group of geese chase a mouse until a kind-hearted man comes to the rescue, teaching children and adults the value of compassion towards animals and each other.
Talk about it 1. How do you think the mouse felt when the geese chased after him? 2. Why do you think the man was kind to the mouse? 3. How can we be kind to animals in our everyday lives? 4. What did the man teach the woman and the children in the story? 5. Have you ever seen animals like geese or mice in real life? How did you feel about them?
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Poem How to say Delicious
Delighting in the Flavors of Food: Savoring Every Bite
The paragraph describes the enjoyment and pleasure of eating different types of delicious foods, encouraging people to savor every flavor and enjoy their meals to the fullest.
Talk about it 1. What are some examples of delicious foods mentioned in the paragraph? 2. How do different types of food make us feel (e.g. spicy dishes, sweet desserts, savory dishes)? 3. What are some descriptive words used to describe food in the paragraph (e.g. mouthwatering, tantalizing, savory)? 4. Why is it important to savor and enjoy our food?
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