The Owl and the Pussycat - Lesson 1 - PowerPoint

An enchanting lesson is designed to introduce students to the whimsical world of "The Owl and the Pussycat," a poem by Edward Lear. The lesson begins with an exploration of Lear's own illustrations, encouraging students to make predictions about the poem's content. They are then invited to read the poem, retell the story to a partner, and engage with various comprehension activities. These tasks include filling in cloze passages, creating storyboards, and answering questions to demonstrate their understanding of the poem's sequence and plot.

After delving into the poetic narrative of the owl and the pussycat's sea voyage in their pea-green boat, the lesson continues with more interactive elements. Students are tasked with sequencing events using images that depict key moments from the poem, such as the purchase of a wedding ring from a pig and the couple's moonlit dance on the beach. The activities culminate in a creative challenge where students are asked to create their own comic strip versions of the poem, allowing them to express their comprehension and interpretation of the story through art.