Books and Poems
Aligned to RL.K.5 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
A storybook tells a story, and a poem uses fun, sing-song words.
Worked example
'The Sleepy Bear' is a storybook, but 'Twinkle, hop, and spin!' sounds like a little poem.
Practice questions
- Is your book a story or a poem?
- Which one rhymes like a song?
- Find a storybook on your shelf.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Cuentos y Poemas
Un cuento narra una historia, y un poema usa palabras divertidas y musicales.
Ejemplo: 'El oso dormilón' es un cuento, pero '¡Brinca, gira y salta!' suena como un pequeño poema.
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