A child, person, adult, another animal…

What makes you think that?

Justifications will vary.

To whom are they speaking?

The bugs or insects in the poem (note: spiders are arachnids, not insects)

Ladybug, caterpillar, grasshopper, bumblebee, butterfly, mosquito, spider

Are there any clues in the words of the poem that caused you to think that or draw that conclusion?

Each one is named in the poem

Please show us those words in the text, or read them to us.

Student answering will show or read specific text.

Please show us those words in the text, or read them to us.

Student answering will show or read specific text.

Show us or read to us your proof, the clues you noticed in the text.

What is the Title of this poem or book? The Great Big Bug Book

What is the topic of this poem? Insects or bugs

Noting Details:

Choose one of the bugs from the poem and tell us everything you remember about how it looked and what it did in the poem.

Then reread that stanza together aloud to see if any details were left unmentioned. Allow the student who answered initially to amend their answer, thus, letting them experience the value of rereading for details.

Extension into partner or small group discussion or writing and illustrating:

If you could choose to be one of these insects, which one would you choose? What are your reasons for your choice?