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Red like an apple: a colour poem

A short rhyming poem matches colours with things children know. Children read, match colours and pictures, and write their own colour line.

Kids · StartersYoung learners20 minPoem

About this lesson

A Kids · Starters reading lesson (poem). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
Kids · Starters · Young learners – Starters (pre-A1)
Skill
Reading
Type
Poem
Students
Young learners
Time
About 20 minutes
Topic
Colours
Activities
Picture words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Gap-fill
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Read and enjoy a short rhyming poem
  • Name colours and things that have those colours
  • Write a colour line: Purple like ...