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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 New Concept English Lesson 117-118
The Lost Key Adventure
The poem is a playful and informative guide for young children on bathroom etiquette and dental hygiene.
Talk about it 1. What are some important things to remember when using the toilet? 2. Why is it important to brush your teeth before bed? 3. What should you do if you accidentally drop something in the toilet? 4. What are some things you should never put in your mouth? 5. Why is it important to keep the toilet clean?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 119-120
The Thief and the Parrot's Tale.
A poem about a thief who learns the value of doing right through a parrot's story and finds the courage to change.
Talk about it 1. What did the thief learn from the parrot's story? 2. What did the parrot do that helped the thief to change his ways? 3. Why is stealing wrong? 4. What other things could the thief have done instead of stealing? 5. How did the exercise book play a role in the story? 6. Have you ever heard a story that taught you an important lesson? What was the lesson? 7. How can you be brave like the hero in the thief's story? 8. What is the importance of listening to others and learning from their experiences? 9. Can you think of a time when you made a mistake and learned from it? 10. What message do you think the poem is trying to convey?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 121-122
The Little Caterpillar's Big Adventure
The poem is about a friendly and attentive store manager who recognizes his customers' needs and always strives to provide excellent service.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the poem and what is his role? 2. How does the manager recognize his customers? 3. Why is it important to serve customers well? 4. Have you ever received excellent service from someone? How did it make you feel? 5. Can you think of ways to be a friendly and helpful person to others, like the manager in the poem?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 123-124
The Adventure Begins: A Journey of Travel and Job Offers
The poem tells a tale of a journey filled with travel, job offers, and adventure, encouraging young ones to explore the world and embrace new experiences.
Talk about it 1. What did the speaker do when they received a job offer? 2. What did the speaker see and experience during their travels? 3. What message do you think the poem is trying to convey to young readers? 4. Have you ever gone on a trip or traveled somewhere new? How did it make you feel? 5. If you could go on an adventure anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 125-126
The Boy Who Learned to Help: A Lake's Surprise
The poem tells the story of a young boy who learns the value of helping others and the rewards that come with it, when he cleans up a dried-up lake and brings it back to life.
Talk about it 1. What did the young boy love to do? 2. Why did the lake dry up? 3. What did the boy do to make the water flow again? 4. How did the boy feel after he helped the lake? 5. What lesson did the boy learn from his experience? 6. How can we apply the lesson learned from the boy's experience to our own lives?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 129-130
The Fast and the Victorious: A Racing Adventure
The poem tells a tale of a racing adventure where young drivers with dreams and newly acquired driving licenses charge through the track with speed and determination, overtaking competitors and achieving victory.
Talk about it 1. What is the main theme of the poem? 2. Can you name some of the words used in the poem that relate to racing and speed? 3. How did the drivers feel before and during the race? 4. What obstacles did the drivers face during the race, and how did they overcome them? 5. How did the drivers celebrate their victory? 6. Can you relate to any of the feelings or experiences described in the poem? 7. What do you think the poem is trying to teach us about perseverance and achieving our dreams?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 137-138
A Journey through the Enchanted Forest
The poem describes the wonders of the natural world and the importance of fairness, teamwork, and kindness, using words such as pool, world, win, poor, football, and depend.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the things you can see in the natural world that the poem describes? 2. Why is it important to be fair when we play games like football? 3. Can you think of a time when you helped someone in need, like the poem suggests we should do? 4. What are some examples of teamwork that you have been a part of? 5. How do you think we can take care of our environment so that we can continue to enjoy places like the pool?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 139-140
The Lost Key Adventure
The poem is about the role of engineers in designing and building things, including their use of tools and machines, and how some engineers work overseas in teams to create great things with extra care.
Talk about it 1. What is an engineer and what do they do? 2. What are some of the things that engineers design and build? 3. What tools and machines do engineers use to solve problems? 4. What is overseas engineering and why is it important? 5. What qualities and skills do you think an engineer needs to be successful?
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Poem New Concept English Lesson 141-142
The Kindly Stranger's Playful Adventure
The poem tells the story of a young child's adventure with a kindly stranger, who leads them on a playful and exciting experience in the park.
Talk about it 1. How did the kindly stranger make the child feel? 2. What did the kindly stranger use to make the child feel excited? 3. What did the child and the kindly stranger do in the park? 4. Why did the child feel like they could fly after the powder was sprinkled on their head? 5. Should you always trust strangers, even if they seem friendly?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Animal
The Adventures of a Brave Little Mouse
The poem is a cheerful depiction of various animals, including bird, cow, pig, horse, fish, mouse, dog, and cat, and their playful and endearing characteristics, aimed at young children.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different animals mentioned in the poem, and what are some of their unique characteristics? 2. Which animal in the poem is your favorite, and why? 3. Can you think of any other animals that you like, and what are some of their interesting traits? 4. What sounds do the different animals make, and can you imitate them? 5. How do animals enrich our lives and make the world a better place?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Transportation
The Great Vehicle Adventure: Exploring the World with Boats, Planes, Trains, and More!
The poem takes young children on a fun and imaginative adventure through various modes of transportation, including cars, buses, bicycles, planes, trains, ships, trucks, and boats.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite mode of transportation in the poem and why? 2. Which vehicle would you choose to travel on a long journey, and why? 3. What are some new things you learned about different types of vehicles from this poem? 4. How does it feel to ride on a bicycle compared to a big truck or a ship? 5. Can you imagine a special adventure that you could have using one of the vehicles in the poem?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Location 1
Lost in the Woods
The poem describes various places in a city, such as an airport, hotel, train station, restaurant, farm, apartment, house, street, and bridge, where people can rest, eat, and explore.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different places mentioned in the poem? 2. Have you ever been to an airport, hotel, or train station? What was it like? 3. What do you think it would be like to live in an apartment or a house in the city? 4. Have you ever been to a restaurant that served fresh food from a farm? 5. What do you think are some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a busy city? 6. Can you think of any other places that people might go to rest or explore in a city?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Location 2
Adventures in Learning and Play: A Journey through Different Places and Spaces
The poem takes young kids on a fun journey through different places such as school, park, club, university, and court, encouraging them to learn and play along the way.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different places the poem mentions that you can go to learn and play? 2. Which place mentioned in the poem would you like to visit the most and why? 3. Why do you think it's important to learn new things and play in different places? 4. What activities can you do in each of the places mentioned in the poem? 5. Can you think of any other places that you like to go to learn and play?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Location 3
The Magical Journey of a Lost Kitten
The poem celebrates the importance of different buildings in a community and the lessons they offer to help us grow and learn.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different types of buildings mentioned in the poem? 2. What lessons do we learn from going to church or the theater? 3. Why is the hospital an important building in a community? 4. How can we benefit from visiting the library? 5. What can we learn from the buildings that are tall?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Clothing
The Lost Key Adventure
The poem is a playful and imaginative exploration of different clothing options for kids.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different pieces of clothing mentioned in the poem? 2. When might you wear a T-shirt and shorts, and when might you wear a dress or suit? 3. What are some ways you can stay cool in the summer while still looking stylish? 4. What are some things you can wear in the fall or winter to stay warm? 5. How can you mix and match different pieces of clothing to create different outfits?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: People 1
The Magic Paintbrush
The poem celebrates the different members of a family and the love and care they provide for each other.
Talk about it 1. Who are the different members of the family mentioned in the poem? 2. What characteristics are ascribed to each family member? 3. How does the poem convey the idea of love and care within a family? 4. What is your favorite line from the poem and why? 5. How can we show love and care for our family members in our daily lives?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: People 2
The Big Happy Family and the Wise Grandparents
The poem tells the story of a big happy family, led by a king and queen, and the wise and loving grandparents who play an important role in their lives.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the poem, and what are their roles in the family? 2. What kind of relationship does the king have with his grandfather and grandmother? 3. What are some of the things that the family likes to do together? 4. How does the grandmother show her love for the family? 5. What is the main message of the poem, and why is family important?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: People 3
Friends Forever: A Tale of Kindness and Growing Up
The poem "Friends Forever" tells a heartwarming story of two friends, from childhood to adulthood, and their pledge to always be there for each other and anyone in need.
Talk about it Here are some questions to ask kids to think about the poem: 1. Who are the main characters in the poem? 2. What do the characters do when they are young? 3. How do the characters change as they grow up? 4. What is the message of the poem? 5. What does the pledge made by the characters mean to you? 6. What are some ways you can show kindness to your friends and to those in need? 7. Why is having a good friend important in life? 8. What is your favorite part of the poem and why? 9. How does this poem make you feel? 10. Have you ever made a pledge to someone to always be there for them? If so, who was it and what did you pledge to do?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Job 1
The Jobs That Help Us All
The poem tells a story of various professionals, including a student, waiter, secretary, patient, doctor, teacher, and lawyer, who work hard to help others and make a positive impact in the world.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the poem: 1. What are some of the different jobs mentioned in the poem? 2. What do each of these jobs involve, and how do they help other people? 3. What job do you think you might like to have one day, and why? 4. How do you think these different jobs work together to make the world a better place? 5. What did you learn from the poem, and what message do you think it is trying to convey?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Job 2
Neighbors of Wonder: The Soldier, Manager, Artist, Reporter, and Author
The poem celebrates the unique skills and professions of a soldier, manager, artist, reporter, and author who live in the same neighborhood and encourages kids to pursue their dreams with hard work and dedication.
Talk about it 1. Who are the different neighbors mentioned in the poem, and what are their professions? 2. How do the different neighbors use their skills and talents to contribute to their community? 3. What message do you think the poem is trying to convey to young readers? 4. Which neighbor do you think you can relate to the most, and why? 5. Can you think of any other professions or skills that are not mentioned in the poem, but that you think are important?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Society 1
The Adventure of the Lost Map
The poem highlights the importance of values such as religion, morality, and good deeds, while acknowledging the inevitability of death, and the role of medicine in keeping us healthy.
Talk about it 1. What is the poem trying to teach us about the importance of religion and morality? 2. How does the poem suggest we can prepare for the inevitability of death? 3. What does the poem say about the importance of doing good deeds? 4. How does medicine help us to stay healthy, and why is it important? 5. What do you think the poem means when it talks about heaven and hell, and how do these ideas relate to the rest of the poem?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Art
Embracing Creativity: A Journey of Music, Art, and Imagination".
The paragraph describes different ways to have fun and be creative, including watching movies, making music, creating art, learning instruments, and forming a band.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the things we can do to make music and have fun? 2. What are some of the things that we can create with colors and paint? 3. How can learning an instrument like the guitar or drums be helpful? 4. What does it mean to play music with "passion and pride"? 5. Why is it important to embrace our creativity and let our imaginations take flight?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Beverages
Lost in the Enchanted Forest
The poem describes various types of drinks, including their taste and appropriateness for different age groups, in a fun and engaging way for young children.
Talk about it 1. What is your favorite drink and why? 2. Which drink from the poem is your favorite and why? 3. Which drink do you think is healthiest for you and why? 4. Which drink is best for a hot summer day and why? 5. Which drink should you not have until you are grown up and why? 6. Can you think of any other drinks that were not mentioned in the poem? 7. Which drink do you think would be best to have with breakfast and why? 8. Do you think it is important to drink water every day? Why or why not? 9. Have you ever tried a new drink and liked it? What was it? 10. Which drink do you think would be best to have before bedtime and why?
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Poem 625 words to know in English: Food 2
The Magic Garden
The poem is a playful and educational exploration of different utensils and meals for young children.
Talk about it 1. What do you like to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? 2. Can you name all the utensils mentioned in the poem? 3. What is your favorite dessert that has sugar in it? 4. Do you think it's important to eat healthy food? Why or why not? 5. Have you ever helped set the table for dinner? What utensils did you use?
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