Which word from the middle of the poem rhymes with “park”?

• beach

• play

• until

• dark

How does the speaker in the poem feel about summer?

• She loves it

• She doesn't like it.

• She wants it to be over.

• She thinks it is too hot.

During the summer, I’ll do as I choose.

What does it mean to “do as I choose?”

• to do what you are told

• to do what you want to do

• to go to school

• to take your shoes off

What does the speaker like to do? Select TWO things.

• Play inside.

• Go to school.

• Go to the beach.

• Play outside.

• Wear shoes.

Which word from the end of the poem rhymes with “shoes”?

• goodbye

• school

• summer

• choose

I'll play outside,

Until it is dark.

What do these lines tell us about the speaker?

• She is afraid of the dark.

• She will stay outside as long as she can.

• She hates the dark.

• She can't wait to play inside.

What is the central message?

• The ocean is fun.

• The park is fun.

• Summer is fun.

• Summer is hot.