Leilani - Dust Of Snow!

Walt: to practice comprehension skills

Dust of Snow

The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

Questions

1. What does a crow shake down on the speaker?

1. a day of rue
2. a dust of snow
3. a hemlock tree  
4. a bad mood  

2. How many syllables are there in each line of this poem?

1. 6-9
2. 3-4
3. 4-6
4. 1-2

3. Reread the second stanza of the poem:

Has given my heart

A change of mood

And saved some part

Of a day I had rued.

What can you conclude about the change in the speaker’s mood?

1. The speaker’s mood has gotten better.  
2. The speaker’s mood has gotten worse.  
3. The speaker’s mood has stayed the same.
4. The speaker’s mood has changed from angry to scared.  

4. Where, most likely, is the speaker of the poem?  

1. in England  
2. at school
3. in bed
4. outdoors  

5. What is the theme of this poem?  

1. Pets can bring joy to people who feel lonely.  
2. Winter is a time of year that makes people feel sad.  
3. Staying outdoors too long in the cold can be unhealthy.  
4. Being out in nature can make a person feel better.  

6. Reread the second stanza of the poem:

Has given my heart

A change of mood

And saved some part

Of a day I had rued.

What does the word “saved” mean here?

1. protected from danger
2. preserved for later use
3. stored on an electronic device
4. made worthwhile

7. What is the subject of the phrase ”had rued” (line 8)?  

1. “saved” (line 7)
2. “some part” (line 7)  
3. “a day” (line 8)
4. “I” (line 8)

Task description - Room 8 is doing a poem practise. Here is one of the poems. Question 7 was the hardest so I tried and guest. I asked my sister , my friends and my dad but they weren't too sure what they answer was. So I just guest. I think that this poem is amazing. I love poems so much.

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