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6th Grade Poetry Comprehension Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Poetry comprehension means reading a poem closely to explain its images, tone and structure. These poetry comprehension worksheets hold 5 sheets for 6th grade, each with an answer key. My Grandfather's Hands compares a carpenter's hands to bark and rain, Ode to the School Bus praises an old yellow bus, and The Lighthouse Keeper follows Marta through a storm. The sheets practice RL.6.4 and RL.6.5.

Before the Game (Poem) - 6th Grade Poetry worksheet preview

Before the Game (Poem)

Grade6th Grade
TopicPoetry
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City Rain (Poem) - 6th Grade Poetry worksheet preview

City Rain (Poem)

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TopicPoetry
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My Grandfather's Hands (Poem) - 6th Grade Poetry worksheet preview
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Ode to the School Bus (Poem) - 6th Grade Poetry worksheet preview
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The Lighthouse Keeper (Poem) - 6th Grade Poetry worksheet preview
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Frequently Asked Questions

Have students read the poem twice, then answer questions that point to one stanza at a time. These sheets ask students to quote a line and explain it, such as what "a sudden garden / that walks" helps you picture in City Rain.

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