Nov. - Week 1

Read lines 3 and 4 from the poem:

Today was a special day. He let out a joyful neigh.

These lines mainly help the reader imagine what being out on the race track –

• smells like

• sounds like

• tastes like

• looks like

How are the stanzas in the poem alike?

• They repeat important words.

• They focus on a problem the stallion is trying to solve.

• They have the same number of lines.

• They tell the speaker’s feelings about horse racing.

Which of the lines from the poem rhyme?

• Lines 1 and 3

• Lines 6 and 8

• Lines 9 and 10

• Lines 14 and 15

The speaker of this poem is –

• a person who is observing the race

• the jockey who is riding in the race

• someone who wants to own a horse

• trying to find a solution to a problem

How does the speaker feel throughout this poem?

• serious

• angry

• nervous

• happy

In line 2, pranced means –

• ran

• galloped

• walked

• danced

Why did the poet most likely write this poem?

• to tell the reader about a popular racehorse

• to teach the reader how to race horses

• to convince the reader to race for the Triple Crown

• to entertain the reader with an interesting story

By the end of the poem, the reader realizes that the horse –

• usually wins races

• is extremely tired

• has been successful

• doesn’t like crowds

Read this line from the poem.

His mane was as black as night.

The poet included a simile to help the reader picture –

• how fast the horse can run

• what the stallion looks like

• why the poet loves horse racing

• the time of day the race was taking place

Why were the crowds most likely on their feet at the end of the race?

• They couldn’t see the race.

• The race was lasting too long.

• They needed to stretch their legs.

• They were excited to see which horse would win.