Students are given a part of the clown s face or clothing. As you read the poem, students listen for their part to be mentioned and walk up to add the part to the face. Repeat the activity with different students using the cut outs. During the third reading, students recite the poem with the teacher. Give the students a few minutes to practice reciting the poem to a partner.
Students recite the poem and draw the clown for their families at home.
Students provide and obtain information the clown poem. Students understand and interpret the poem. Students present the poem to an audience of listeners. Students reinforce and further their knowledge of language arts and reading through working with a poem in Spanish. Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting by reciting the poem for their families.