Waiting Room Zoo

Which words rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• The last words in the second and fourth lines

• The last words in the first and fourth lines

• The last words in the first and third lines

• The last words in every line

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The words in parentheses in line 14 emphasize that the speaker is —

• happy that the nurse is easy to understand

• annoyed by the way the nurse talks to her

• disappointed that the nurse does not know how old she is

• relieved that the nurse is trying to make her feel comfortable

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The doctor’s waiting room is decorated with animals most likely to —

• convince children that animals are interesting

• allow children to study animals during their visit

• help children imagine what going to the zoo is like

• create a pleasing environment for children

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read lines 17 and 18.

“Doctor is ready now,” she coos.

“Come in, lamb, you’ll be fine.”

The dialogue used in these lines shows that —

• the nurse thinks that the speaker is acting childish

• the nurse thinks that the speaker is nervous about seeing the doctor

• the speaker is not entertained by the music in the waiting room

• the speaker is not distracted by the appearance of the waiting room

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the message of this poem?

• Music can make a situation less stressful.

• Kind words can be very helpful.

• Children are amused by animals.

• Children are not easily fooled.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9