Jack Be Nimble
Jack be nimble.
Jack be quick.
Jack jump over the candlestick!
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Focus Poetry
day 1:
introduce poem, invite predictions, discuss the message
day 2:
read poem together, discuss new/interesting vocabulary
We discussed what a candlestick is.
day 3:
read poem together, use poem to introduce or reinforce any new print concepts
We modeled left-to-right directionality and reviewed the terms poem and title. We talked about fire safety and what
Jack should do if his pants caught on fire!
day 4:
read poem together, move/stamp/clap/snap to the rhythm, reinforce print concepts
We act out the poem using simple props.
day 5:
students add poem to poetry journal, then illustrate and take it home to share with their families
They illustrated the poem and then "highlighted" (with yellow crayon) the letters they knew.