Poetry Unit Assessment

1. What is the main idea of the poem?

• The journey of a seed growing into a plant.

• The importance of sunlight and rain.

• The beauty of the garden.

• The different colors of flowers.

Which line from the poem shows that the seed is starting to grow?

• "In a garden green and bright"

• "It landed on the soft, warm earth"

• "It sprouted roots, it grew a stem"

• "With flowers blooming, colors bright"

What does the word "sprouted" mean in the poem?

• To fly

• To begin to grow

• To shine

• To fall

Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?

• Sad

• Exciting

• Joyful

• Angry

What can you infer about the seed's environment from the poem?

• It was dry and cold.

• It was warm and nurturing.

• It was dark and gloomy.

• It was crowded and noisy.

What is the main idea of the poem "The Brave Little Turtle"?

• The turtle's fear of storms.

• The turtle's bravery and adventures.

• The turtle's friendship with fish.

• The turtle's search for food.

Which line from the poem shows that the turtle is not afraid of storms?

• 1. "In a pond so calm and clear"

• 2. "With a shell so strong and bright"

• 1. "When storms would come and skies turned gray"

• 1. "It found a shelter, safe and sound"

What does the word "glide" mean in the poem?

• To swim smoothly

• To jump

• To hide

• To run quickly

Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?

• Fearful

• Joyful

• Brave

• Sad

What can you infer about the turtle's environment from the poem?

• 1. It is dangerous and full of predators.

• 1. It is calm and has plenty of plants and fish.

• 1. It is dry and lacks water.

• 1. It is crowded and noisy.