Here's an informal clip of Norah reciting a poem for her dad before bed one night this week. Enjoy!
The Caterpillar
Christina G. Rossetti
Brown and furry
Caterpillar in a hurry
Take your walk
To a shady leaf or stalk
May no toad spy you
May the little birds pass by you
Spin and die
To live again
A butterfly
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2 comments:
Nice work Norah!! I love Avril's little giggle at the end. :) Are you using First Language Lessons?
Jen,
Yes. We are using First Language. I like it so far. We've started learning the second poem "Work" this week. :)
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