POETRY LESSON
Flower Children Book 2

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Flower Children Book 2
Text Type: Poetry • Word Count: 302

Poem Summary
Flower Children Book 2 adds new characters to the first Flower Children volume, including Nasturtium, Lily-of-the-Valley, and American Beauty Rose. Beautifully detailed illustrations and charming poetry make this a winning book. Approximate book level: U.

Build Background
Ask students about poems and poetry. Ask if they know what a rhyme is, and discuss some of the features of poetry. Use nursery rhymes, Dr. Seuss, and other familiar rhyming and metered text as examples. Then ask students what they know about flowers. Ask: What kind of flowers can you think of? Does anyone in your family have a garden or flowers? What kind of flowers? When you look at or smell a flower, what does it make you think of?

Introduce the Poem
Show children the cover of the book. Quickly flip through the pages to show each illustration. Explain that you are going to read some poems. Ask children what they think the poems might be about from looking at the illustrations.

Before Reading
Invite children to ask questions as you read, especially if there is something they do not understand. Some of these books contain old-fashioned vocabulary that needs explanation. Tell students to listen to the rhythm of the poem. Have them try to tap to the "beat" as you read aloud.

During the Reading
Be sure to read with expression. Pause occasionally to ask questions of students. React to the text by asking questions or showing emotional responses such as laughter or surprise. Exaggerate the rhythm and rhyme of the poem.

After the Reading
Reader Response
Ask students what they thought of the poems. Ask them to describe their favorite flower and explain why. Ask volunteers to summarize the poems.

Comprehension
Ask specific questions that allow students to demonstrate comprehension.
Ask: What was wrong with Bachelor's Button? What time of year does Cowslip come up?