Song-Story: "Puff The Magic Dragon" by Petter Yarrow & Lenny Lipton
2. This song-story is about:
The lyrics tell a story of the ageless dragon Puff and his playmate, Jackie Paper, a little boy who grows up and loses interest in the imaginary adventures of childhood and leaves Puff to be with himself. The story of the song takes place "by the sea" in the fictional land of "Honalee". |
3. Students get active!
Listen and watch the song-story presentation....click on the picture of the book cover ABOVE to view the song-story.
Listen and watch the song-story presentation....click on the picture of the book cover ABOVE to view the song-story.
Gr. K-2 Activity4. Let's learn about the song-story and singer!
* Pete Yarrow was the co-writer of "Puff The Magic Dragon" along with Lenny Lipton. Lenny had written part of it as a poem, then Pete saw the poem and added to it in order to create this wonderful song! * Pete belonged to a Folk Music group called: Peter, Paul, and Mary. They then sang the song, which is when it became very popular in the 1960's and 1970s. |
Gr. 3-5 Activity 4. Let's learn about the song-story and singer!
* Pete Yarrow was the co-writer of "Puff The Magic Dragon" along with Lenny Lipton. Lenny had written part of it as a poem, then Pete saw the poem and added to it in order to create this wonderful song! * Pete belonged to a Folk Music group called: Peter, Paul, and Mary. They then sang the song, which is when it became very popular in the 1960's and 1970s. * Peter, Paul, and Mary's biggest hit song was called, "Leaving On A Jet Plane," and it was written by their friend, John Denver! |
5. Share some thoughts and answer questions!
Click on the PUFF DRAGON grade level button below to share your thoughts and answer questions.
I can't wait to read your answers! -Mrs. Voigt
Click on the PUFF DRAGON grade level button below to share your thoughts and answer questions.
I can't wait to read your answers! -Mrs. Voigt
EXTRA
1. Learn more about the Peter Yarrow and his singing group, Peter, Paul, and Mary.
a. Watch a video of Peter, Paul, and Mary singing, "Puff The Magic Dragon" from 1965 |
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b. Watch a video of Peter, Paul, and Mary singing, "Leaving On A Jet Plane" BEAUTIFUL SONG written by John Denver and sung by Peter, Paul, and Mary. (Note: they are singing, but the video shows airplanes, pilots, etc. Mrs. Voigt likes this video because her Dad was a commercial pilot just like the pilots you see with the white shirts, black pants and black hats with their black bags.) |
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c. Mrs. Voigt's Dad as a pilot for Northwest Airlines. He was "Leaving On A Jet Plane" many many times!
1967 Harlan Knauf and the Lockheed Electra with Northwest Airlines
1970's Harlan Knauf and the 747 with Northwest Airlines