Summer Poetry Worksheet

Grades
3
Standards
RL.3.5
RL.3.4
L.3.4.A
RL.3.10
RF.3.4
RF.3.4.A
RL.2.4
RL.2.10
RF.2.4.A
RF.2.4
Formats
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.5,RL.3.4,L.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.4,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - Summer Poetry - page 1interactive
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About the "Summer Poetry" Worksheet

Summer Poetry

This interactive and printable worksheet introduces students to the beauty and structure of poetry through a vivid summer-themed poem. The worksheet presents a short, sensory-rich poem that captures the essence of summer, inviting students to immerse themselves in the imagery and emotions evoked by the verses. The poem touches on various aspects of summer, including sights, sounds, smells, and feelings, providing a multisensory experience for the reader.

Following the poem, the worksheet includes three comprehension questions that encourage students to engage more deeply with the text. These questions prompt learners to identify the main subject of the poem, understand vocabulary in context, and recall specific details from the poem. By combining poetic appreciation with reading comprehension, this worksheet offers a well-rounded approach to language arts education, helping students develop their literary analysis skills while fostering an appreciation for the expressive power of poetry.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Appreciate and analyze poetry
  • Identify sensory details and imagery in writing
  • Improve reading comprehension skills
  • Understand the use of descriptive language

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Correctly identify the main theme of the poem
  • Interpret the meaning of the word 'grand' in the context of the poem
  • Recall and explain at least three sensory details from the poem

Psychomotor

  • Write clear and concise answers to the comprehension questions
  • Create a simple illustration inspired by one of the poem's verses

Affective

  • Express personal connections to the summer experiences described in the poem
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for reading and interpreting poetry

Interpersonal/Social

  • Engage in discussions with peers about favorite summer activities mentioned in the poem
  • Collaborate with classmates to create a group poem about a different season

Tags

Summer poetry, sensory language, reading comprehension, literary analysis, descriptive writing, poetry appreciation, seasonal themes, imagery in literature

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Phoebe Rothfeld

Common core standards covered

L.3.4.a
Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
RF.2.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RF.2.4.a
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
RF.3.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RF.3.4.a
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
RL.2.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
RL.3.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
RL.3.5
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.

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