Poetry Fluency - Worksheet 3
Grade 5•Reading•Poetry Fluency
Aligned to: RF.5.4b
Read the poem "The Moon" by Emily Dickinson. Read the poem aloud with expression.
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 tone or feeling should you use when reading this poem aloud?
A.calm and peaceful
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?
7.
How would you describe the rhythm of this poem?