A Pizza the Size as the Sun

Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?

• Daydreaming leads to stronger friendships.

• Daydreaming can be a fun way to spend one's time.

• Playing make believe makes it easier to try new foods.

• Playing make believe can make things harder in real life.

Which line from the poem shows that the speaker is proud of their pizza?

• "I'm topping my pizza with mountains of cheese, / with acres of peppers, pimentos, and peas," (Lines 5-6)

• "with mushrooms, tomatoes, and sausage galore, / with every last olive they had at the store." (Lines 7-8)

• "My pizza is sure to be one of a kind, / my pizza will leave other pizzas behind." (Lines 9-10)

• "The oven is hot, I believe it will take / a year and a half for my pizza to bake." (Lines 13-14)

What does the word "massive" mean as it is used in line 3 of the poem?

• cooked

• empty

• hot

• large

How do lines 11-12 add to the overall meaning of the poem?

• They show that the speaker wants to share their pizza.

• They show that the speaker feels worried about their pizza.

• They show that the speaker feels their pizza will quickly be forgotten.

• They show that the speaker is working hard to make their pizza bigger.

How does the poet's choice of words show the reader that the speaker is pretending?

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Jack Prelutsky writes funny poetry for kids. What makes this poem humorous or silly?

Why do you think Prelutsky wants to entertain kids with poems? Do you think it is important to read silly poems as much as it is to read more serious writing? Why or why not?

The speaker in the poem is pretending to prepare pizza, a food that many people enjoy eating. What is your favorite food? Why do you enjoy it? What special memories of making or sharing food with others do you have? Why do you think food plays such an important role in many people's lives?

The speaker in the poem is using their imagination and pretending to make a giant pizza. Do you like to use your imagination? What do you imagine? How can using your imagination help you have fun or solve problems?