Poem Comprehension - Worksheet 3
Grade 5•Reading•Poem Comprehension
Aligned to: RL.5.10
Read the poem "The Moon" by Emily Dickinson. Read the poem aloud with expression, then answer the comprehension questions below.
1.
The Moon
by Emily Dickinson
poetry · 46 words
11 The moon was but a chin of gold
2 2 A night or two ago,
3 3 And now she turns her perfect face
4 4 Upon the world below.
5 5 Her forehead is of amplest blond;
6 6 Her cheek like beryl stone;
7 7 Her eye unto the summer dew
8 8 The likest I have known.
Answer the 6 questions below.
2.
What is this poem about?
A.The poem describes the moon changing from a crescent to a full moon
B.A story about going to school
C.A lesson about being kind
D.Something different from what the poem says
3.
How many stanzas are in this poem?
A.1
B.2
C.4
D.5
4.
Which pair of words rhyme in this poem?
A.ago/below
B.cat/dog
C.big/small
D.run/jump
5.
What is the title of this poem?
A.The Moon
B.The Big Adventure
C.My Favorite Day
D.A Happy Song
6.
What is the theme of this poem?
A.nature and the outdoors
B.going to school
C.eating dinner
D.doing homework
7.
How many lines does this poem have?
A.6
B.7
C.8
D.10