Poetry Fluency - Worksheet 4
Grade 3•Reading•Poetry Fluency
Aligned to: RF.3.4b
Read the poem "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" by Edward Lear. Read the poem aloud with expression.
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 5 questions below.
2.
What tone or feeling should you use when reading this poem aloud?
A.imaginative and dreamy
B.angry and loud
C.sad and slow
D.very quiet and boring
3.
Should you read this poem fast or slow?
A.Slow and carefully
B.Fast and excited
C.Normal speed
D.Very quietly
4.
Which words should you emphasize when reading this poem?
5.
Practice reading this poem aloud. What feeling does it give you?
6.
Which line in the poem is the most important? Why?