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WorksheetsThe Wiggly Worm - M-STEP Practice
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 3hrs 31mins
Read the Passage.
DONE
NOT DONE
Read this line from the poem: "they see all beneath the ground." Which word means the opposite of beneath?
Below
Above
Far
Along
What two words best complete the sentence on the line?: The poet would most likely describe worms as ______ and ______.
ugly
sad
dirty
scary
amazing
beautiful
boring
lonely
What is the rhyme pattern of each stanza of the poem?
The second and fourth lines rhyme.
There are two pairs of rhyming lines.
The first and last lines rhyme.
None of the lines rhyme.
Which line in the poem contains a simile?
A simile compares two things using the words "like" or "as."
"as it slinks beneath the soil"
"and as light as summer's breeze"
"So when you see the wriggly worm."
Which words from the poem describe what a worm looks like?
soft and weak
long and slender
wet and warm
Select the line below that contain alliteration.
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
with all its special features
the worm is an explorer
with slow and steady ease
they see all beneath the ground
The poet describes worms as explorers. What makes a worm like an explorer? In your answer, explain what worms explore. Use information from the poem to support your answer.
The poet tries to get readers to feel like worms are interesting and special. Do you feel that the poet is successful? Explain why or why not.
According to the poet, why is the worm the envy of the rhino, hippopotamus, and ape? Explain what the worm has that these animals do not.
What does the poet mainly want readers to learn from the poem?
Where worms can be found
Why worms are useful
How interesting worms are
How worms are able to move
