Writing Poetry

Question 1

Sam is writing a poem about a garden. He has written the first two lines: "Bright flowers sway in the warm spring air, Bees buzz softly, a sweet perfume they share." Which of the following lines would be the best third line to keep the poem feeling like a poem?

Accepted Answer

Butterflies flutter, colors bright and fair.

Answer

Bees buzz softly, a sweet perfume they share.

Answer

The garden has many plants.

Answer

I like to play video games after school.

Question 2

Listen to the short poem: The sun is bright, The birds take flight, I love to read, I plant a seed. Which line rhymes with the first line?

Accepted Answer

The birds take flight

Answer

I love to read

Answer

The clouds are high

Answer

I plant a seed

Question 3

You have learned the poem "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." After hearing the line "Up above the world so high," which line should you say next?

Accepted Answer

Like a diamond in the sky.

Answer

Shining bright for all to see.

Answer

Glittering softly in the night.

Answer

Floating gently over the sea.

Try three questions

Sam is writing a poem about a garden. He has written the first two lines: "Bright flowers sway in the warm spring air, Bees buzz softly, a sweet perfume they share." Which of the following lines would be the best third line to keep the poem feeling like a poem?

Listen to the short poem: The sun is bright, The birds take flight, I love to read, I plant a seed. Which line rhymes with the first line?

You have learned the poem "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." After hearing the line "Up above the world so high," which line should you say next?

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