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Name: _______________________
Butter Churn
by Liana
Mahoney
I wish I had a butter churn,
Like those used long ago.
So in my kitchen I could have
A butter-making show!
I'd show my friends the magic trick
Of turning thick, rich cream
Into sweet butter for my bread A butter-lover's dream!
But when my arms began to ache,
I think I'd stop the show.
For making butter is hard work,
Since churning goes so slow.
I love sweet butter - yes, it's true!
But churning's such a chore.
Instead, I'll put it on my list
And buy some at the store!
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Name: _______________________
Butter Churn
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
Why does the narrator of the poem want a butter churn?
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2.
According to the poem, what is the main ingredient in making butter?
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3.
Why does the narrator of the poem decide not to churn butter in the last two verses of
the poem?
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Challenge: Count the number of syllables in each line of the poem. Write the number of
syllables at the end of each line.
Name: _______________________
Comparing Texts
Venus Flytrap
by Lill Pluta
It's not my fault I ate that fly.
I’m just a rhizome sprouting up in the spongy Carolina bog.
Not enough nitrogen to keep a long, tall, green thing like me growing...
so, I turned to a life of trickery.
My hinged traps grow in pairs,
green as clover outside, tragic vermilion inside.
Lured by nectar, the six-leggers light,
triggering one.. two.. hairs and...
SNAP!
Poor little bugs.
They thought I’d be their snack
but now they are
mine.
Venus Flytraps
by Lill Pluta
We think of meat-eating plants as something rare and exotic, growing in far away jungles.
However, the Venus Flytrap is native to the bogs of North and South Carolina in the United
States. Collectors have endangered the plants. Now, the plants are grown in greenhouses.
You can even order flytrap bulbs or rhizomes over the Internet. This carnivorous plant from the
Carolinas has become a hot topic for science fair projects.
Venus Flytraps do not get enough nutrients from their native soil. You can think of the insects
they eat as vitamin supplements. A Venus Flytrap’s leaves are shaped like clam shells. Insects
are attracted by the bright red color, but tiny sensitive hairs inside the leaf lay a trap. When
an unfortunate insect bends these hairs, the leaf snaps shut. Then the flytrap oozes fluids that
dissolve the trapped insect, leaving the hard exoskeleton behind.
Name: _______________________
Venus Fly Traps
by Lill Pluta
1.
Tell whether each fact can be learned from reading the poem, the article, or both.
On each line below, write the word poem, article, or both.
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Venus Fly Traps grow in the bogs of the Carolinas.
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Most green plants need nitrogen-rich soil to survive.
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When a Venus Fly Trap catches an insect, it releases
fluids that dissolve the insect.
2.
What are rhizomes?
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3.
Line 6 of the poem says, “green as clover outside, tragic vermilion inside.”
If you read the article carefully, you can discover the meaning of the word
vermilion. What is the definition of vermilion?
a. poisonous
b. deadly
c. red color
d. light green
4.
Why do Venus Flytraps need to eat insects?
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5.
What is the purpose of the tiny hairs on a Venus Flytrap's leaves?
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Name: _______________________
My Watch
by Liana
Mahoney
I watch you, watch,
My tick-tock watch,
Just to pass the time.
I hear you, watch,
My click-clock watch,
How you tick in time.
I wonder, watch,
My tick-tock watch,
If it is a bore
To just keep time,
That click, tick time,
Forever, ever more?
I'm thinking, watch,
My click-clock watch,
I guess you must feel glee
When you rest, watch,
A stopped-clock watch,
For a dead battery.
Name: ___________________________
My Watch
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
In the first stanza of the poem, the word watch has different
meanings. What are the two meanings of the word watch?
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2.
Line 15 reads:
I guess you must feel glee
Define the word glee. Use a dictionary if you need help.
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3.
What is the poet thinking in the last two stanzas of the poem?
a. The watch probably enjoys taking a break when the battery dies.
b. The watch probably gets bored keeping track of the time.
c. The watch will probably stop working soon.
d. The watch gets confused when it stops.
4.
Do you think the poet is writing about a digital watch or a watch with hands?
How can you tell?
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Name: _______________________
These Trees!
by Liana
Mahoney
If walnuts come from walnut trees,
And almonds come from almond trees,
Then how come acorns come from oaks?
Can anyone explain this, please?
A redwood tree’s not really red,
And red pine trees are green, (not red).
So, why’s the white birch aptly named?
And why’s the white pine green instead?
Now, ash trees don’t grow ashes. Right?
And beech trees aren’t on beaches. Right?
And fir trees don’t have furry trunks;
Although, that WOULD be quite a sight!
These trees! These trees! I wish it would
Be less confusing in the wood!
If trees had better-chosen names,
They might be better understood.
Name: _______________________
These Trees!
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
What is the main idea of the poem?
a. Trees have appropriate names.
b. Trees have names that are often difficult to pronounce.
c. The names of trees aren't always obvious.
d. Most people don't know the names of trees.
2.
3.
4.
Write a heading for each of the two categories on the t-chart.
walnut tree
walnuts
oak tree
acorns
almond tree
almonds
According to the poem, which tree is red?
a. redwood tree
b. red oak tree
c. neither of these
d. both of these
Line 7 reads:
So, why’s the white birch aptly named?
Define the word aptly. Use a dictionary if you need help.
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Name: ___________________________
Sunset
By B. J. Lee
A sunset is
where scarlet, gray
and purple hues
come in to mingle
with the blues;
and pink and orange
lead the way
to say goodbye
to one more day.
Name: _______________________
Sunset
Poem by B. J. Lee
1.
2.
3.
What is the meaning of the word scarlet?
a. bright red
b. dark orange
c. cloudy
d. sunset
What is the meaning of the word mingle?
a. make a sound
b. replace
c. disappear
d. mix together
Write two pairs of words that rhyme in this poem.
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4.
5.
When does this poem take place?
a. around dawn
b. around midnight
c. noon
d. around dusk
Most of the adjectives in this poem are...
a. at the end of the poem
b. action words
c. color words
d. rhyming words
Name: _______________________
Sunset
By B. J. Lee
In the poem, “Sunset,” the poet uses color words to describe
the sun setting.
Write your own poem about something colorful. You might
choose to write about a rainbow, a clown, a colorful painting,
flowers, or anything you like. In your poem, use as many color
words as you can.
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Name: _______________________
The Spelling Bee
by B.J. Lee
Do you know a Spelling Bee?
I know one well, and vow that she
can spell the names of all the flowers
whose sweet nectar she devours.
I took this Spelling Bee with me
and brought her to a spelling bee.
I said, “This way the world can tell
that you, the Spelling Bee, can spell!”
She spelled “Petunia.” Quite divine!
And with “Dahlia” she did fine.
Then she missed both “Thigh” and “Thumb,”
but quickly spelled “Chrysanthemum.”
So I found out that Spelling Bees
cannot spell all words with ease.
For flower names, they spell each one,
but other words? They know none.
Name: _______________________
The Spelling Bee
by B.J. Lee
1.
Which choice describes the main idea of the poem?
a. A person enters a spelling bee and only spells flower words correctly.
b. A person enters a spelling bee. She misspells easy words, but correctly spells difficult words.
c. A person enters a real bee into a spelling bee. The bee spells all words correctly.
d. A person enters a bee into a spelling bee. The bee correctly spells the names of flowers.
2.
Complete the table.
Words the Spelling Bee
Spells Correctly
3.
4.
Words the Spelling Bee
Spells Incorrectly
What is the genre of this poem?
a. historical fiction
c. science fiction
b. realistic fiction
d. fantasy
Which word would the Spelling Bee most likely misspell?
a. daffodil
c. violet
b. petal
d. buttercup
Just for fun: Ask a friend to spell the names of the flowers below. See how many they spell correctly.
Level 1 - tulip, daisy, sunflower, rose, lily
# of Words Correct
Level 2 - marigold, orchid, geranium, petunia, carnation
Level 3 - hydrangea, impatiens, rhododendron
Name: _______________________
The Spelling Bee
Vocabulary Activity
Step 1:
Re-read the poem, The Spelling Bee.” As you read, use a highlighter or yellow crayon to
highlight each of the vocabulary words from the box.
Step 2:
vow
nectar
devour
petunia
thigh
ease
Match each vocabulary word with its definition.
1. ________ vow
a. sweet liquid made by plants
2. ________ nectar
b. to promise
3. ________ devour
c. part of your leg between your hip and knee
4. ________ petunia
d. completed without difficulty; simple
5. ________ thigh
e. to eat quickly
6. ________ ease
f. popular garden flower
Step 3:
Write a complete sentence that correctly uses two of the vocabulary words above.
Be sure your sentence is at least 8 words long.
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Name: _______________________
“The Spelling Bee” Poem
Related Activities
Activity 1:
On a sheet of lined paper, make a list of 10 popular species of garden flowers. Choose
flowers that are not mentioned in the poem, or on the question page. Use a dictionary,
encyclopedia, or the internet to help find the correct spelling of each. Draw a picture of
each flower next to its name.
Activity 2:
Pretend you're organizing a spelling bee for your friends. On a sheet of lined paper, make
a list of 25 words that are easy to spell, 25 words that are harder to spell, and 25
challenging words. On a second sheet of paper, write out the rules for your spelling bee.
On a third sheet of white paper, draw a colorful poster to advertise your spelling bee.
Activity 3:
Imagine you were allowed to plant flowers in a 10-foot by 20-foot rectangular garden.
Use grid paper to draw a map of your garden. Draw the flowers and label each species.
Also draw and label other things in your garden, such as a bench, a birdbath, or a fence.
Then, write a descriptive paragraph titled, “My Garden.” Be sure your paragraph has at
least 7 complete sentences. Include vivid, descriptive words in your writing.
Activity 4:
Research bumble bees. Use books from the library, web sites, or encyclopedias to find
information. Your research report should have five paragraphs 1. Introduction paragraph
2. Anatomy of a Bumble Bee (Describe a bee's body parts.)
3. Habitat of a Bumble Bee (Describe where they live and what their homes are like.)
4. Life Cycle of a Bumble Bee (Describe how they change during their lives.)
5. Interesting Facts About Bumble Bees (Describe any other fascinating facts you find.)
Name: _________________________
Rabbit Habit
by Liana
Mahoney
I have a rabbit habit.
I like to crunch and chew
On celery logs and carrot sticks,
And apple wedges, too.
I have a rabbit habit.
I like to chomp and munch
On crispy greens and juicy grapes.
Mmm…rabbit food for lunch!
Name: _______________________
Rabbit Habit
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
What is a rabbit habit?
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2.
List four action verbs in this poem.
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Challenge: Write another verse for this poem.
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Name: _______________________
Playing Catch
by Liana
Mahoney
She tosses me the ball. I toss it back to Sis.
She throws it really high: “Let’s see you catch this!”
The sun is in my eyes! Where IS that ball now?
I’ve got to spot the ball and catch it somehow.
I’m waiting and I’m waiting. My glove is waiting, too.
I’m looking up, not looking down. I trip on my left shoe.
I’m diving toward the ground. My arms are stretched out straight.
I open up my glove, but I’m afraid that I’m too late.
I can’t believe my eyes. I think I see the ball!
It’s nestled in my glove; I caught it after all!
I hear my sister cheering. She saw my super catch.
But Fido stole the ball from me. He thinks we’re playing fetch!
Name: _______________________
Playing Catch
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
Choose another appropriate title for this poem.
a. My Sister's Amazing Toss
b. Fido's Bad Day
c. My Amazing Catch
d. The Ball That Went Up, But Never Came Down
2.
Name two reasons the girl had difficulty catching the ball.
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3.
What silly event happened in the last line of the poem?
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4.
What does the word nestled mean in line 10?
a. fell from above
b. held on by a little bit
c. rolling around
d. held snugly or tightly
Name: _______________________
Personification (pronounced: PER-son-if-i-kay-shun) is when a
writer makes a non-human object or idea seem like a person.
How many times is personification used in this poem?
Personification
by Lill Pluta
I know that clouds aren’t people,
but they’re looking glum today.
So I say that they are pouting,
as I watch the sky turn gray.
Now, the sky is not a person,
but I feel its raindrop tears.
So I say that it is crying,
and then the sun appears.
The sun is not a person,
but its warmth spreads like a grin.
So I say the sun is smiling,
and the sky cheers up again.
Name: _____________________________________
Personification
Read each sentence. First, tell what object is given human qualities.
Then, tell what the sentence means.
1.
I could hear the wind whistling through the trees.
What object is given human qualities? _____________________________________
What does this sentence mean? __________________________________________
2.
The old car died on the side of the road.
3.
Bright flashes of lightning were dancing in the sky.
Try to write two of your own sentences that have personification.
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Name: _________________________
Opossums
by Liana
Mahoney
On your back, three joeys ride.
Pink-nosed babies blink, wide-eyed.
Omnivore, your appetite
Sends you stalking through the night.
Solitary, yet not alone
Until your babes have fully grown.
Meals of berries, snails galore –
Shared by moonlight, family of four.
Name: ____________________________
Opossums
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
Line 1 of the poem reads:
On your back, three joeys ride.
Define joey.
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2. What is this poem mostly about?
a. an opossum hunting for food
b. baby opossums growing up
c. a mother opossum taking care of her babies
d. opossums getting into trouble
3.
Explain the meaning of following lines:
Solitary, yet not alone
Until your babies have fully grown.
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4.
Which two lines of the poem show that opossums are active at night?
(Copy the words in the two lines.)
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Challenge: This type of poem is called an acrostic poem. The first letter of each line
spells out the word opossum. Write an acrostic poem about your favorite
animal.
Name: _______________________
An onomatopoeia (pronounced: on-oh-MAT-oh-pea-uh) is a word
that imitates the sound that it describes. How many onomatopoeia
can you find in this poem?
Onomatopoeia
by Lill Pluta
An onomatopoeia
is a very special thing.
It’s a word like quack or flutter,
or oink or boom or zing.
It sounds just like its meaning,
for example snort and hum.
It’s the crash and clang of cymbals,
and the rat-a-tat of drums.
It’s the clatter and the plip-plops,
and the beeps and bonks and chirps.
It’s the mumbles and the rumbles,
and the rattles and the burps.
It’s the hissing and the buzzing,
and the giggles and the moos.
And on a spooky moonlit night,
it is a scary BOO!
Name: _____________________________________
Onomatopoeia
Write an onomatopoeia that describes the sound you might hear in each picture.
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Write some examples of onomatopoeia of animals sounds.
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Write some examples of onomatopoeia of things you might hear in your house.
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Write three complete sentences. Use an onomatopoeia in each one. Each sentence
should have seven or more words.
1.
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Name: _______________________
Night Story
by Annette Gulati
When I can't sleep late at night,
I grab my pen and start to write.
The words fly forth like birds from trees.
Onto my page, they perch with ease.
I tell my tale. The clock ticks on.
My fingers work. It's almost dawn.
Now ready to snooze, my eyelids close.
I slumber now. My story composed.
Name: _______________________
Night Story
by Annette Gulati
1.
What is the setting of this story?
State both the time and place.
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2.
What does the word “perch” mean in the poem?
a. think
b. fly
c. sit
d. run away
What does the word “slumber” mean in the poem?
a. write
b. wake up
c. snore
d. sleep
What does the word “composed” mean in the poem?
a. written
3.
b. slept
c. started
d. sung
State the problem and solution in the poem, “Night Story.”
Problem
Solution
Name: _______________________
Hyperbole (pronounced: hy-PER-bol-ee) is a an exaggerated phrase
used in writing that is not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole Cafe
by Lill Pluta
Welcome to our restaurant
Where everything's gigantic.
A hundred waiters hold one dish.
Our kitchen can get frantic.
Our soup is deeper than the sea.
Our noodles stretch a mile.
The bread is longer than a train.
It's sure to make you smile.
We pile our peas up mountain high.
One cookie hides the moon.
We pour our iced tea into boats.
We hope you'll visit soon.
Name: _____________________________________
Hyperbole
Write a sentence that uses hyperbole to describe each item below.
example: a quick runner
James runs faster than a speeding bullet.
1.
a large pile of snow
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2.
a heavy math book
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3.
a deep puddle of water
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4.
a tall boy
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5.
a quiet girl
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Name: _____________________________________
Hyperbole
Tell whether each sentence uses hyperbole.
Write “hyperbole” or “not hyperbole” on each line.
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James is growing so
fast, soon he'll be taller than the trees.
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My backpack weighed a ton.
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It is raining extremely hard outside.
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I am so tired I could sleep for a year.
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Megan is the best speller in the class.
Rewrite each sentence. Add hyperbole to your new sentence.
6.
It is freezing cold outside.
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7.
The living room in our house is very small.
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8.
Cara is a very smart girl.
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Name: _______________________
Frontier Life
by Cindy
Breedlove
My stockings have a hole in them,
I'm learning how to darn.
Which means that I am mending them
With needle and some yarn.
Ma says my dress is getting short,
We must let out the hem.
My only shoes have come apart,
And Pa is patching them.
The garden must be weeded,
If we want food to eat.
I pick those scratchy blackberries
So we'll have something sweet.
I help my Pa by milking Bess
And stake her out each day.
I help my Ma by hanging clothes
And watching Sissy play.
I go to bed so tired,
And get up before the sun.
There's always work that's waiting.
It never gets all done.
But Ma has made Pa promise
To have a family rule.
If there's a teacher hired,
I get to go to school!
Name: __________________________________
Frontier Life
by Cindy
1.
2.
3.
Breedlove
Match each word from the poem to the correct definition.
_____ stockings
a.
thick thread made of cotton or wool
_____ darn
b.
to fix by sewing
_____ hem
c.
edge on a piece of cloth or clothes
_____ yarn
d.
coverings for the feet
What is the author's purpose for writing this poem?
a.
To entertain us with a funny story from long ago
b.
To teach us how hard life was for frontier families long ago
c.
To persuade us to live like frontier families did long ago
d.
To teach us unusual words from long ago
Who is Bess?
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4.
Why can't the girl in this poem go to school?
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5.
Why do you think Ma wants her daughter to go to school?
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Name: _______________________
FLIBBERTIGIBBET
by Lill Pluta
A flibbertigibbet’s a gossip, a snoop,
a tireless tattler in search of the scoop.
Looking for secrets and tidbits to share,
always on top of the who, what, and where.
Fond of a fable, in love with a fib,
the flibbertigibbet is flighty and glib.
But the problem with meddlers and babblers and such
is no one will trust them – well not very much.
Name: _______________________
FLIBBERTIGIBBET
by Lill Pluta
1.
According to the poet, what's wrong with being a flibbertigibbet?
a. Flibbertigibbets don't have any friends.
b. Flibbertigibbets don't usually like people.
c. Flibbertigibbets are too talkative.
d. Flibbertigibbets aren't trusted by others.
2.
What is the poet doing in the first six lines of the poem?
a. warning you not to become a flibbertigibbet
b. listing people who are flibbertigibbets
c. defining the word flibbertigibbet
d. telling the problems of flibbertigibbets
3.
Match each word on the left with the best definition on the right.
____ tidbit
a. person who talks too much
____ fib
b. small piece of information
____ meddler
c. small lie
____ babbler
d. person who interferes in someone
else's affairs
Name: _______________________
To The Ferry
by B.J. Lee
Down we go to Shawshung ferry
just beyond Van Doren’s dairy.
The man says, “It’ll be awhile,”
so into the dairy we all pile
and have ourselves an ice cream cone.
That’s when we hear the ferry’s drone.
We run outside down to the slip.
The ferry’s gone; we’ve missed our trip.
Our mouths turn down; it’s been our dream,
then we go have some more ice cream.
Name: _______________________
To The Ferry
by B.J. Lee
1.
Why do the people in this poem decide to buy ice cream?
a. Because there is an ice cream stand on the ferry
b. Because they just finished dinner
c. Because they have extra time before the ferry arrives
d. Because they want to see Mr. Van Doren
2.
What is a dairy?
a. a book where you write secrets
b. place where ice cream and milk products are made or sold
c. a large steamboat
d. place where a ferry stops
3.
What is a ferry?
a. a magical, flying, human-like creature
b. an ice cream shop near water
c. a boat that brings food
d. a boat that carries people or automobiles
4.
What does the word slip mean in this poem?
a. place where boats dock
b. to fall down
c. to arrive late
d. the bottom of a hill
5.
Write four sentences to describe the plot of this poem.
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Name: _______________________
Family Features
by Liana
Mahoney
I've got Grandma Gertie's smile,
And Uncle Joey's toes.
I’ve got Cousin Robert's hair,
And Mother's perky nose.
There’s a dimple in my cheek I think it’s Auntie Sue's And blinking in the mirror
Are Daddy's baby blues.
But no matter how I try,
I simply cannot see If all those parts belong to them,
Then what belongs to me?
Name: _______________________
Family Features
by Liana
1.
Mahoney
Draw lines to match the body part with the family member who shares the same
feature.
2.
Uncle Joey
nose
Grandma Gertie
toes
Mother
mouth
Aunt Sue
hair
Cousin Robert
dimple
Lines 7 and 8 read:
And blinking in the mirror
Are Daddy's baby blues.
What does this mean? How do you know?
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3. What does this poem teach us?
a. Our relatives do not usually look like us.
b. We sometimes have the same body features as the people we're related to.
c. Children are usually shorter than their parents.
d. Children should dress like other members of their family.
Challenge:
On the back of this paper, describe some of the features you share with
other members of your family.
Name: _______________________
Fairy Dance
by Rebecca T. Besser
I saw a fairy dancing in the rain.
It can’t be real, I told my brain.
Spinning and fluttering, dodging drops,
on flower petals she skips and hops.
A magical display of playful grace,
she had a big smile on her face.
Her beautiful, shiny wings twinkled.
As she moved, her purple dress wrinkled.
In her delight she didn’t seem to care,
not even when water dampened her hair.
The sun broke through the clouds overhead,
and light shown down on the flower bed.
The garden sparkled in colorful wonder,
even as the world clapped with thunder.
She jumped at the loud booming sound,
taking cover under a mushroom she’d found.
I blinked and she was there no more.
She’ll be back another rainy day I’m sure.
Name: _______________________
Fairy Dance
1.
What is this poem mostly about?
a. a fairy who is lost in a garden after a rainstorm
b. a fairy trying to hide in the garden
c. a fairy who dances in the garden during a rain shower
d. a fairy who is afraid of water
2.
How can you tell the fairy in the poem is small?
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3.
What caused the fairy to disappear?
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4.
The second stanza of the poem says:
Spinning and fluttering, dodging drops,
on flower petals she skips and hops.
Which is the best definition for the underlined word?
5.
6.
a. running into
b. listening to
c. staying away from
d. chasing
How did the fairy in the poem feel when her hair got wet?
a. She was afraid.
b. She was excited.
c. She was annoyed.
d. She didn't really care.
What type of poem is this?
a. non-fiction
b. historical fiction
c. fantasy
d. science fiction
Name: ______________________________
Fairy Dance
Match each vocabulary word from the poem “Fairy Dance” to
its definition.
________
1.
dancing
a.
made slightly wet
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2.
fluttering
b.
avoiding
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3.
dodging
c.
crumpled; made random folds
________
4.
petals
d.
moving one's body, feet, and
arms rhythmically
________
5.
wrinkled
e.
fungus that grows up from the
ground
________
6.
dampened
f.
made a loud, sudden noise
________
7.
shown
g.
colorful parts of flowers
________
8.
clapped
h.
flapping one's wings or arms
________
9.
mushroom
i.
shined
Name: ______________________________
Fairy Dance
In the poem, “Fairy Dance,” a fairy appears and dances around a garden,
then disappears again.
Write a made-up story in which you see an imaginary creature. You might
see a dragon, a troll, an elf, a leprechaun, or any other fantasy creature.
Be sure your story includes a setting, as well as a clear beginning, middle, and ending.
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Name: _______________________
Desert Flower Power
by Alice Knisley Matthias
Xerophytes are plants that are at their best,
Growing in regions like the dry Northwest.
Desert flowers know how they can survive;
They’ll not only grow, they’re certain to thrive.
Phreatophytes grow roots down deep in the ground,
Making their way until water is found.
Deserts are dry, they’re as hot as can be,
But flowers can grow and even a tree.
Primroses and asters, poppies and lupine,
Live in the desert’s blazing, hot sunshine.
These plants all learned what they needed to know,
To live in a place where others can’t grow.
Name: _______________________
Desert Flower Power
by Alice Knisley Matthias
1.
What is this poem about?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
Line 4 reads:
They'll not only grow, they're certain to thrive.
Define the word thrive. Use a dictionary if you need help.
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3.
How have Phreatophytes adapted to survive?
a. Their roots hold extra water underground so the plant can survive.
b. They do not have roots to take in water.
c. Their roots are very shallow to absorb more water.
d. Their roots go deep into the earth, where there is more water.
4.
Create a new, appropriate title for this poem.
Do not use the words desert, flower, or power in your new title.
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Something extra: With a parent or teacher, use the Internet to look up the words Xerophyte
and Phreatophyte. On a separate sheet of paper, tell how they are the
same and how they are different.
Name: _______________________
Clockatoos
By B. J. Lee
The Clockatoos are never late.
They always are on time.
But if they’re tardy, it may mean
their clocks have failed to chime.
And when their clocks are broken,
they weep about their plight,
till someone comes and pats their heads
and sets their insides right.
Name: _______________________
Clockatoos
By B. J. Lee
1.
2.
What does the word weep mean?
a. sing
b. whistle
c. cry
d. complain
Clockatoo is a word the poet made up by combining two words together.
What words did she combine to make the word clockatoo?
______________________________ and ______________________________
3.
4.
Which word generally describes a clockatoo?
a. punctual
b. tardy
c. late
d. speedy
What does the word plight mean?
a. a special occasion
b. a painful feeling
c. a bad situation
d. a broken object
Challenge: Combine the names of an animal and an object to create a new
type of animal. Write a poem or paragraph about your new animal.
Name: _______________________
Desert Flower Power
Poem by Alice Knisley Matthias
Personification is when a writer makes a plant, animal or object seem like a human.
Here is one example of personification, from line 3 of the “Desert Flower Power” poem:
Desert flowers know how they can survive.
Of course, desert flowers don't have brains, so they can't really know things. The writer uses the word
know to make the plants seem like they have human qualities.
There is one other line with personification. (Hint: It's in the last 4 lines of the poem.)
Find it, and copy it below.
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Explain why the line you copied above is an example of personification.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Read each sentence below. Tell which sentences show personification.
Write personification or not personification on the lines.
1. ______________________________________ The trees were dancing in the wind.
2. ______________________________________ The light was brightly shining.
3. ______________________________________ The water sang as it crashed against the rocks.
4. ______________________________________ My computer died last night.
5. ______________________________________ The wooden table had beautiful shapes carved into it.
Something extra:
Write your own poem about something that is not alive. Include an
example of personification to give it human-like qualities.
Name: _______________________
Desert Flower Power
Poem by by Alice Knisley Matthias
Possible related activities:
1.
There's another personification poem, and personification activity on
Super Teacher Worksheets. The link is:
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/reading-comp/4th-personification.pdf
2.
Have students use an encyclopedia to look up the words:
primrose, aster, poppy, and lupine
Students can write a sentence or two about each and/or draw them.
3.
Students can write a creative poem about animals that live in the desert.
They could use the style of “Desert Flower Power” as a template.
4.
Many department stores, grocery stores, and nurseries sell small cactus plants for only a
few dollars. Purchase one for your classroom. Have students take care of it. They
could also write a descriptive paragraph to describe it.
If you do bring a cactus into the classroom, have students predict what the roots will be
like. (Will they be shallow or deep?) Then, put on some thick garden gloves and
carefully pull it out of the pot to check their hypothesis.
5.
Have students use an atlas or other reference material to find the largest deserts in the
world. Students can make a list of their names and locations. You may also want to
have them list the annual rainfall or average summer temperature.

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