April

April

Poem & Theme

Vocabulary

• Forsythia: a blooming shrub

• Daffodil: a yellow flower

• Slicker: a rain coat

Open Ended

What is the speaker’s opinion about the rain?

Let's Talk—

What do you think the theme of the poem could be?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes the theme of the poem?

• A. Spring is the only season that brings people true happiness.

• B. Noticing nature’s beauty can bring people happiness.

• C. Children can appreciate the beauty of a spring day better than adults.

• D. Nothing can ruin a perfect day.

Open Ended

How does the speaker’s point of view about spring compare to their grandmother’s?

Open Ended

In this poem, the speaker and their grandmother find beauty and joy in nature. In your experience, how can nature bring people happiness?