Poetry comprehension can be difficult for many elementary students, and it can be tough to find grade-appropriate poems to use. This no-prep packet includes 2 engaging poems with comprehension questions that are perfect for a 4th or 5th grade poetry unit, guided reading groups, or test prep!

This resource includes a printable version and a digital version in Google Slides™.

Two poems are included:

"Escape at Bedtime" by Robert Louis Stevenson

"The Heron Who Was Hard to Please" by Jean de la Fontaine

**These poems may be a little challenging for some readers, so you may want to read them online before purchasing this resource.

Each poem has 6-7 related multiple-choice questions that focus on a variety of nonfiction reading skills as well as word analysis strategies. Answer keys are provided.

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Recommended Grade Levels: 4, 5

Number of Pages: 8 + 8 slides

Supported Standards: 2017 English SOL 4.4 and 4.5

What Teachers Are Saying:

"This was a wonderful resource! It was engaging, and great practice for my students. I would highly recommend it." - Brooke

"Thank you for the poetry practice! It was great to see if the kids could analyze SOL type questions using poetry." - Kacey