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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 KET Vocabulary: Hobbies and Leisure
Lost in the Woods.
Two friends get lost in the woods and work together to find their way back home.
Talk about it 1. How did the two friends end up getting lost in the woods? 2. What are some things the friends did to try and find their way back home? 3. How did the friends feel when they realized they were lost? 4. What did the friends learn about each other while they were lost in the woods? 5. How would you have felt if you were in the same situation as the two friends?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: House and Home
Family Life in the Apartment
This is a short poem about a family living in an apartment and the different rooms and objects that make up their daily life.
Talk about it 1. Where does the family live in this story? 2. What objects are mentioned in the story that you have in your own home? 3. What is your favorite room in your own home and why? 4. How do you think the family in the story feels about their home and why? 5. What do you think the family likes to do together when they're at home?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Measurements
Adventure and Play: The Joyful Life of Kids
The story portrays the joyful life of kids, filled with energy and excitement, as they explore, play, learn, and grow each day.
Talk about it 1. What activities did the kids in the story enjoy doing? 2. How did the kids feel about the hot temperature outside? 3. What did the kids learn every hour? 4. How did the kids measure the weight of their toys? 5. How did the kids make the most of every day?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Personal Feelings, Opinions and Experiences
The Curious Kid who Overcame Fear
A curious young child overcomes fear and embraces their differences, discovering a world full of interesting opportunities.
Talk about it 1. What was the little kid interested in? 2. When was the kid afraid and why? 3. How did the kid feel about things that were different? 4. What did the kid do when he found something interesting? 5. Did the kid give up when things got difficult? 6. What did the kid believe in, and how did it help him? 7. What did the kid discover in the end? 8. What can we learn from the little kid's story?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Places - Buildings
The Mysterious Key Adventure
Two young siblings stumble upon a mysterious key that leads them on a thrilling adventure through a hidden door into a magical realm.
Talk about it 1. What do you think the key was for and why do you think it was hidden? 2. How did the siblings feel when they discovered the hidden door and what did they see on the other side? 3. What was your favorite part of the magical realm that the siblings explored and why? 4. If you had a key that could open any door, where would you go and what would you do? 5. How did the siblings use their courage and teamwork to overcome the challenges they faced on their adventure?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Places - Countryside
Lost in the Enchanted Forest
Two siblings venture into an enchanted forest, but when they lose their way, they must rely on their wits and the help of new friends to find their way home.
Talk about it 1. What did the siblings find in the enchanted forest that helped them along the way? 2. What were some of the challenges the siblings faced while trying to find their way home? 3. Which of the new friends they met in the forest was your favorite, and why? 4. If you were lost in the forest, what would you do to try to find your way back home? 5. What did the siblings learn from their adventure in the enchanted forest?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Services
Lost in the Woods
When a group of friends get lost while hiking in the woods, they must use their survival skills and work together to find their way back to safety.
Talk about it 1. How do you think the group of friends felt when they realized they were lost? 2. What are some things the group did to try to find their way back? 3. What do you think are some important things to remember when going on a hike or nature walk? 4. How did the group work together to stay safe and find their way back? 5. What do you think are some survival skills that are important to know when spending time in the wilderness?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Shopping
The Adventure at the Open Store
A group of children visit an open store, but must navigate unexpected costs and closing time to have a fun adventure exploring books and toys.
Talk about it 1. Where did the children go in the story and what did they see there? 2. What did the children need to remember when looking at the advertisement? 3. Why is it important to know the cost of something before you pay for it? 4. What might happen if the children didn't leave the store before it closed? 5. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Sport
Let's Have Fun at the Beach!
The paragraph is a playful invitation to children to enjoy various recreational activities at the beach and create happy memories with friends and family.
Talk about it 1. What are some activities you can do at the beach according to the poem? 2. Why do you think it's important to make memories with friends and family? 3. What is your favorite activity to do at the beach and why?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: The Natural World
The Magic Paintbrush
The Magic Paintbrush" is a story about a poor boy who is given a paintbrush that brings his paintings to life, but he must choose between using it for good or personal gain.
Talk about it 1. What did the poor boy dream of becoming? 2. What did the old man give to the poor boy, and what was special about it? 3. How did the poor boy use the magic paintbrush to help others? 4. What did the evil emperor want the poor boy to do with the magic paintbrush? 5. What did the poor boy choose to do in the end, and why was it the right decision? 6. What did the story teach us about the importance of using our talents and gifts for the greater good?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Time
Adventure Awaits: A Holiday of Fun and Games
On a holiday, a child has a day full of appointments, games, and fun with family and friends.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite activity that the child did on their holiday? 2. Why is it important to have appointments like going to the dentist? 3. How do you like to spend your holidays or days off from school? 4. Why is it important to spend time with family and friends? 5. How do you think the child felt at the end of the day after all the fun activities they did?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Adventure Awaits: Exploring the World from the Park to the Airport
A group of young children embark on an exciting adventure from their local park to the airport, where they board a plane and explore the world beyond.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite part of the adventure and why? 2. Can you name some of the places the kids visited during their journey? 3. What do you think the kids learned from exploring the world around them? 4. If you could go on your own adventure, where would you go and what would you do? 5. Have you ever been on a plane before? What was it like? 6. Why is it important to pay attention to emergency vehicles like ambulances on the street? 7. What do you think the kids felt when they saw the world from high up in the plane? 8. What are some things you like to explore or discover when you go to a new place? 9. How can we explore and appreciate the world around us, even if we can't travel very far? 10. What is the message of the story and how can we apply it to our own lives?
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Poem KET Vocabulary: Work and Jobs
Lost in the Forest
Lost in the Forest" is a story about a group of friends who become lost while hiking and must rely on their teamwork and resourcefulness to find their way back to safety.
Talk about it 1. Have you ever been on a hike or nature walk? What was your favorite part? 2. What did the friends do to try to find their way back to safety? 3. What are some things you could do to prepare for a hike or outdoor adventure? 4. How did the friends work together to overcome obstacles and challenges? 5. What do you think are some important things to remember if you ever get lost in the woods? 6. How would you feel if you were lost in the forest? What would you do? 7. What do you think the friends learned from their experience in the forest?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: All Kinds of Faces
Finding Joy: A Tale of Overcoming Fear and Making Friends
Finding Joy" is a story about a shy and scared child who overcomes their fears and makes new friends, learning to embrace happiness and joy along the way.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. How did the main character feel at the beginning of the story? 2. What helped the main character overcome their fears and make a new friend? 3. How did the main character feel after spending time with their new friend? 4. What emotions did the main character feel before falling asleep, and how did they deal with them? 5. What lesson did the main character learn about finding joy and happiness? 6. Have you ever felt shy or scared in a new situation, and what did you do to overcome your fears? 7. Have you ever made a new friend who helped you feel happy and included? 8. What are some ways you can find joy and happiness in your own life, even when you're feeling sad or mad?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Baby Animals
Fun and Play in the Fields: Adventures with Young Animals
This is a story about the joyful and playful adventures of young animals such as a kid, a foal, a chick, a lamb, a cub, and a calf in the fields.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different animals that are mentioned in the story, and how do they act or behave? 2. How does the setting of the story, the fields, affect the behavior of the animals? 3. What are some of the different ways that the animals play and have fun in the story? 4. How do you think the animals feel when they are playing and having fun in the fields? 5. What can we learn from the way that the animals interact with each other in the story?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Bedtime Counting
Counting Sheep: A Fun Adventure in the Meadow
This story is about counting sheep in a meadow and the fun adventure that ensues as the sheep jump and play.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. What did the sheep do in the meadow? 2. How many sheep were there in total? 3. Did all the sheep jump over the fence? 4. How did the sheep feel at the end of the story? 5. Why do you think counting sheep is a common way to help people fall asleep?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Bird Colors
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Talk about it Sure, here are some questions you could ask kids to think about after reading a story: 1. What was your favorite part of the story? 2. Who were the main characters in the story? 3. Where did the story take place? 4. What was the problem or conflict in the story? 5. How was the problem solved? 6. What did you learn from the story? 7. What do you think would happen next in the story? 8. If you could change one thing about the story, what would it be? 9. How did the characters change throughout the story? 10. What was the author's message or theme in the story?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Bird Goes Home
The Little Bird's Big Adventure
The Little Bird's Big Adventure" is a poetic tale about a bird's journey from the city to the countryside in search of a new home, where it finally finds peace and happiness.
Talk about it 1. What challenges did the little bird face in the city? 2. How did the bird feel when it found a tree in the countryside? 3. What did the bird do when it was happy and free in its new home? 4. What can we learn from the little bird's adventure? 5. How can we help birds and other animals find homes in our own communities?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Car Parts
Fasten Up and Hold On Tight: An Adventure on Four Wheels
A group of kids go on an exciting adventure in a car, fastening their seat belts tight, checking the engine and wheel, and exploring the world outside their windows.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids have to do before going on their adventure in the car? 2. What did the engine sound like when it started? 3. What did the kids see through the car windows on their journey? 4. Why did the kids pack their gear in the trunk of the car? 5. Why is it important to fasten your seat belt when you're in a car?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Fruit Colors
Colors of the Rainbow: A Poetic Celebration of Beauty".
The paragraph describes a rainbow in a land of colors, highlighting the different colors and their associated objects in a poetic and imaginative manner.
Talk about it 1. What colors are mentioned in the poem? 2. What do you think is the author's message about the beauty of the colors? 3. What is your favorite color and why? 4. Can you name something that is the same color as each of the colors mentioned in the poem? 5. If you could add another color to the rainbow, what color would you choose and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Fruit
A Day at the Magical Amusement Park
In "A Day at the Magical Amusement Park," a group of friends embark on a magical adventure full of excitement and surprises at a theme park filled with wonder and imagination.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite ride or attraction at the amusement park in the story? 2. If you could design your own ride, what would it look like? 3. What was the most exciting or surprising thing that happened to the characters in the story? 4. Do you believe in magic or the possibility of visiting a magical amusement park? 5. If you could visit any amusement park in the world, which one would you choose and why? 6. How would you feel if you got to spend the day at a magical amusement park like the one in the story? 7. Do you think the characters in the story learned anything new or important during their adventure? 8. What kind of snacks or treats do you think you would find at a magical amusement park? 9. If you could bring one friend with you to a magical amusement park, who would it be and why? 10. Would you want to visit the magical amusement park again, or try something different next time?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Going Places
The Magic Paintbrush
A poor but talented artist receives a magic paintbrush that brings his paintings to life, leading to both prosperity and danger.
Talk about it 1. How did the artist's life change after he received the magic paintbrush? 2. What was the first thing the artist painted with the magic paintbrush, and what happened as a result? 3. Why did the emperor want the magic paintbrush, and how did he try to get it? 4. What did the artist do when he realized the danger of the magic paintbrush? 5. What lesson can we learn from this story?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: Hamster Home
Hammy the Hamster's Happy Home
This story is about a happy hamster named Hammy, who lives in a cozy cage with all the things he loves, like his wheel, ball, nest, tube, water, and food.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the things that Hammy the hamster liked to do in his cage? 2. Why was it important for Hammy to have a cozy nest and lots of toys and treats? 3. How did Hammy stay hydrated in his cage? 4. What are some ways that you can take good care of a pet hamster, like Hammy? 5. How would you feel if you were a hamster living in a cage like Hammy's?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: He Runs
Adventures of a Fun-Filled Day
Adventures of a Fun-Filled Day" is a rhyming story for young children that takes them on a journey through various places and activities, from home to the store, pool, school, boat, and bus, reminding them of the wonders and joys of life.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. What was your favorite place or activity mentioned in the story, and why? 2. What is your favorite thing to do at home? 3. Have you ever gone to the store with your parents, and what did you like about it? 4. Do you like swimming in a pool, and what do you like to do in the water? 5. What is your favorite subject in school, and why do you like it? 6. Have you ever been on a boat before, and what did you see or do while on it? 7. Do you ride a bus to school or other places, and what do you like or not like about it?
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