Poem Comprehension - Worksheet 4
Grade 2•Reading•Poem Comprehension
Aligned to: RL.2.10
Read the poem "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" by Edward Lear. Read the poem aloud with expression, then answer the comprehension questions below.
1.
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat
by Edward Lear
poetry · 64 words
11 The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
2 2 In a beautiful pea-green boat,
3 3 They took some honey, and plenty of money,
4 4 Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
5 5 The Owl looked up to the stars above,
6 6 And sang to a small guitar,
7 7 "O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love,
8 8 What a beautiful Pussy you are,
9 9 You are,
1010 You are!
1111 What a beautiful Pussy you are!"
Answer the 4 questions below.
2.
Where does this poem take place?
A.The poem takes place at sea in a pea-green boat
B.At a school
C.In a house
D.Somewhere far away
3.
What is this poem about?
A.An owl and a cat go on a sea adventure together
B.A story about going to school
C.A lesson about being kind
D.Something different from what the poem says
4.
What picture do you see in your mind when you read this poem?
A.The owl sings to the stars with a guitar
B.Something else
C.None of these
D.A different answer
5.
How many parts (stanzas) does this poem have?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4