The Owl & the Pussycat
First published in 1872, The Owl & the Pussy Cat is still one of the most popular children's poems in English.Listen to The Owl and the Pussycat
Look at the first four lines. Each ends with one of two sounds. We call these sounds by letters (A or B) The pattern is ABCB
The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea. (a)
In a beautiful pea green boat,(b)
They took some honey and plenty of money,(a)
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.(b)
Free Owl & the Pussy Cat colouring worksheet * Complete poem
Teaching notes
Wonderful materials for English language learners!! Ms Fann, ESL teacher, Nashville, USA