![]() Students write their own poems about an animal or plant mentioned in the book. Students use the information learned to help create their poem. What do they eat? How do theyīreathe? Have children draw a picture that shows what animals would need to live She has received many awards, including a Caldecott Honor for Song of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems.ĭiscuss how life is different for animals underwater. She likes writing poetry because she feels it is a very powerful way to express your thoughts. She likes to see the seasons change and she gets her ideas from her sights. She gets her ideas by taking long walks alone in the woods and by ponds. She used to keep journals full of all her writings. ![]() Joyce Sidman has been writing since she was a little girl. Song of the Water Boatman is a book about pond creatures. PREDICTIONS Questions to ask before reading. ![]() We can teach and learn information by putting it in the form of a poem. Song of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems Song of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems By Joyce Sidman Reader’s Guide These guidelines are for grades 2-5. Prime example: Song of the Water Boatman and Backswimmers Refrain. Children will love the poetry aspect as well as learning all about the creatures of the pond! The poetry is lovely as well, and the science facts with each spread often contribute to the enjoyment. The author uses poetry to go through the different seasons of the pond as if you were the animals and plants themselves. Each poem also gives alot of information about these living organisms. Songs of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems is a collection of poems that looks at animals, insects, and plants found in ponds. ![]() Song of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems ![]()
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