Understanding J Patrick Lewis's Poetry

Renee introduces J Patrick Lewis, a renowned children's poet, during poetry month. Lewis shares a personal story that inspired his poem 'Mosquito,' which he reads aloud. He concludes with a message about the importance of poetry throughout the year, encouraging viewers to continue reading poetry.

Who is the host of the poetry month event?

• Theo Brown

• Archie Hill

• Renee

• J Patrick Lewis

How many books of verse for children has J Patrick Lewis authored?

• Over 40

• Over 60

• Over 50

• Over 30

Where is J Patrick Lewis sitting during his introduction?

• Riverside Park

• Greenwood Park

• Central Park

• Hof Park

What is the significance of Hof Park to J Patrick Lewis?

• It's where his son had an incident that inspired a poem

• It's where he was born

• It's where he wrote his first poem

• It's where he met Renee

What happened to J Patrick Lewis's son on the slide?

• He fell off the slide

• He was stung by a bee

• He lost his shoes

• He met a friend

What insect did J Patrick Lewis change the bee to in his poem?

• Ant

• Butterfly

• Mosquito

• Spider

What is the title of the poem J Patrick Lewis reads?

• The Slide

• Summer Day

• Mosquito

• Bee Sting

What does the mosquito apologize for in the poem?

• For forgetting mosquito manners

• For flying too low

• For being too loud

• For biting the wrong person

Who were the other children mentioned in the poem?

• Tom, Jerry, and Spike

• John, Paul, and George

• Sam, Max, and Leo

• Archie, Buck, and Theo

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mosquito'?

• The mischief of insects

• The importance of friendship

• The beauty of nature

• The innocence of childhood