Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire!
#12 of 50 in Fancy Nancy Series
What’s inside...
Fancy Nancy Clancy, with her rhyming name, explores the world of poetry through limericks, couplets, and free verse. When her teacher Ms. Glass assigns the class to write their own poems, Nancy is eager to create something superb but struggles to find inspiration. The book includes Nancy's own poetry anthology and illustrates how her love for words and a little inspiration can make anyone a Poet Extraordinaire.
Character compass
Nancy Clancy
Jojo
Bree
Nancy’S Mother
Ms. Glass
Discussion points
What do you think inspires Fancy Nancy to write poems? Can you think of something that inspires you?
Nancy loves using fancy words in her poetry. What's your favorite word from the book, and why do you like it?
How do Nancy and her friends work together in the poetry contest? Have you ever worked on a team project? What was it like?
Nancy finds poetry in the world around her. What are some things around you that might make good subjects for a poem?
How does Nancy feel when she expresses herself through poetry? How do you feel when you create something?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts on Nancy’s character - her creativity and how she handles challenges. This can deepen their understanding of resilience and self-expression.
Discuss the use of new vocabulary introduced in the book. Help your child make a list of fancy words from the book and their meanings to enhance their language skills.
Point out the teamwork in the story and relate it to your child’s personal experiences with cooperation and group dynamics.
Stimulate creativity by asking your child to think of their own short poem, using Nancy as an inspiration. This fosters creativity and confidence in verbal expression.
Reflect together on the emotions depicted in the book, and ask your child to share times when they have felt similar emotions. This helps in developing emotional intelligence and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation for Poetry
Explanation: Nancy discovers the joy of poetry and explores various forms, showing children how enjoyable and expressive the art can be.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to read or create their own poems, enhancing their language skills and emotional expression.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-expression
Explanation: Fancy Nancy uses her unique style to express herself in her poetry, which reinforces the importance of individual creativity.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to express themselves creatively in their daily activities, whether through writing, drawing, or other forms of art.
Example Lesson: Collaboration and Teamwork
Explanation: Nancy works together with her friends to create a poetry book, emphasizing the value of teamwork and cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group projects and learning to value others' contributions, fostering a spirit of teamwork.
Example Lesson: Respect and Listening
Explanation: Throughout the book, Nancy learns to listen to her friends’ poems and appreciate their ideas, which teaches respect and active listening.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be used to encourage children to listen attentively to others and respect different perspectives in school and at home.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Nancy encounters challenges in her poetic endeavors but remains determined, teaching children the importance of persistence in achieving goals.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to persist through difficulties they face in learning or other areas of life, understanding that perseverance is key to success.