TIP, TOP, TAP

Read Lois' poem Tip, Top, Tap in the first column and follow the along with the rhymes. Then, on a piece of paper, fill in the blanks with your own words to make your own rhymes in the second column! Here's an easy one to start with: rhyme with the word tap.

lois' poem:

Tip, Top, Tap

Tip, Top, Tap
Grandma bought a cat.
Did she buy an old cat?
Did she buy a wise cat?
No, she bought a big fat black cat!
Tip, Top, Tap.

your poem:

Tip, Top, Tap

Tip, Top, Tap
Grandma bought a ___.
Did she buy a ___ ___?
Did she buy a ___ ___?
No, she bought a ___ ___ ___ ___!
Tip, Top, Tap.

Love your poem? Read it out loud to your family and friends! Record your poem (it's easy on an iPhone, for example) and listen back to your audio.

And, if you so dare, send Lois a copy of your new poem.
She'd love to read (or hear!) it: letchfordlois@gmail.com.