WorksheetsSnowbird's Song
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
What does the poet emphasize about the snowbird in this line?
The snowbird does not understand that the sisters want to care for him.
The snowbird does not want to wear anything that will limit his movement.
The snowbird does not want to wear a jacket but would not mind wearing a hat.
The snowbird does not mind sitting high in the tree because he can see everything.
What is the theme of the poem?
When someone is in need of food and shelter it is important to be generous with him or her.
Seeing the troubles that other experience helps one appreciate life more.
Although one might seem to be in need, he or she may be satisfied with the way it is.
It is unkind to laugh when someone offers a gift because that can be hurtful.
How does the speakers' point of view influence how events are described?
The speaker's point of view allows the reader to understand the concern the two sisters have for a bird and the bird's response to their concern.
The speaker's point of view allows the reader to understand the worry a bird has when two sisters decided to care for him during a snowstorm.
The speaker's point of view allows the reader to understand the bird's delight when the sisters have an idea to make him clothes.
The speaker's point of view allows the reader to understand the sister's excitement when they see a bird looking for food in the snow.
How do the sisters compare to the snowbird?
The sisters want to help the snowbird, but the snowbird does not want their help.
The sisters want to watch the snowbird, but the snowbird just wants to walk in the snow.
The sisters want to listen to the snowbird, but the snowbird does not feel like singing for them.
The sisters want to play with the snowbird, but the snowbird want to be left alone.
Why did the sisters first notice the bird?
The bird flew to their window to get warmer.
The bird was wearing a funny outfit in the snow.
The bird hopped around the yard looking for food.
The bird was making noise outside their window.
How does the author's point of view influence how events are described?
The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand the concern the two sisters have for a bird and the bird's response to their concern.
The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand the worry a bird has when two sisters decide to care for him during a snowstorm.
The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand the bird's amusement when the sisters have an idea to make him clothes.
The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand the sisters' excitement when they see a bird looking for food in the snow.
Which example of dialogue from the poem contributes to the appreciative tone of the snowbird?
"What a figure I'd make in that dress though he, And laughed as he warbled his chick-a-de-dee" (lines 23-24)
"I am grateful," said he, "for the wish you express, But have no occasion for such a fine dress/" (lines 25-26)
"Look closely, my dear child, and you can view, I am clothed already, and warm enough, too," (lines 29-30)
"Good morning! Oh, who are so happy as we?" And away he flew, singing his chick-a-de-dee." (lines 31-32)
What set of lines from the poem creates a concerned mood?
"The ground was all covered with snow one day, And two little sisters were busy at play," (lines 1-2)
"O sister, look out of the window!" she said, "Here's a dear little bird singing chick-a-de-dee," (lines 7-8)
"I wonder what makes him so full of his glee, He's all the time singing his chick-a-de-dee." (lines 11-12)
"I would not stay out in the cold and the snow, I pity him so! oh, how cold he must be!" (lines 14-15)
Which set of lines from the poem supports the idea that the sisters want to help the snowbird?
"O sister, look out of the window!" said she, "Here's a dear little bird singing chick-a-de-dee." (lines 7-8)
"If I were a barefooted snowbird, I know, I would not stay out in the cold and in the snow," (lines 13-14)
"I wish he'd come into the parlor, and see How warm we would make him, poor chick-a-de-dee!" (lines 19-20)
"The bird had flown down for some sweet crumbs of bread, And heard every word little Emily said," (lines 21-22)
What does the word warbled mean as it is used in line 24?
cried, squealed
said, declared
trilled, sang
yelled, bellowed
What does the poet mean by this line?
The bird does not understand that the sisters want to care for him.
The bird does not want to wear anything that will limit his movement.
The bird does not want to wear a jacket but would not mind wearing a hat.
The bird does not mind sitting high in the tree because he can see everything.
Which set of line from the poem supports the inference that the snowbird is content in the cold weather?
"The bird had flown down for some sweet crumbs of bread, And heard every word that little Emily said," (lines 21-22)
"What a figure I'd make in that dress though he, And laughed as he warbled his chick-a-de-dee," (lines 23-24)
"I rather remain with my little limbs free, Than to hobble about, singing chick-a-de-dee," (lines 27-28)
"I am clothes already, and warm enough, too. Good morning! Oh, who are so happy as we?" (lines 30-31)
How do lines 13-16 contribute to the reader's understanding of events in the poem?
They show that the sisters enjoy listening to the bird sing.
They show that the sisters think the bird is suffering in the cold.
They show that the sisters want to play in the snow with the bird.
They show that the sisters worry that they may not see the bird again.
