Poems with Lois Letchford and Matthew: Saucy Little Ocelot - Jack Prelutsky

11 Nov 2020 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube video, author and literacy specialist Lois Letchford introduces herself and her role as a "literacy problem solver" before showcasing her student Matthew reading his favorite poem, Jack Prelutsky's "Saucy Little Ocelot." Matthew recites the whimsical, rhythmic poem with enthusiasm, and Lois responds with high praise, highlighting the student's reading fluency and engagement. The clip serves as a snapshot of a literacy‑focused classroom moment that combines poetry appreciation, student performance, and the educator’s supportive feedback.

Hello, I'm Lois Letchford, author of the book Reversed Memoir and literacy problem solver, and today my student Matthew is reading his favourite poems.
Saucy little ocelot, ocelot, ocelot, you like to turn and toss a lot, toss a lot, ocelot. You are often, you often fret and fuss a lot, fuss a lot, ocelot. Speckled Spotted, polka-dotted, saucy little ocelot. Saucy little ocelot, ocelot, ocelot. You are often mean and crossy a lot. Crossy a lot, ocelot. You're off. You want to be the boss a lot. Boss a lot, ocelot. Bossy, brassy, crossy, sassy, saucy little ocelot.
Well done! Incredible reading!