📖 Read the Poem

Refer to the provided poem for the following questions.

🧠 Part 1: Understanding the Poem

1. What does the poet suggest about the experience of snorkeling in the ocean?

It is dangerous

It is boring

It is exciting and vibrant

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2. How does the poet describe the dolphin's movement?

3. What themes are present in the poem regarding the ocean?

Tip: A 'theme' in a poem is the main idea or message that the poet wants to convey. For example, a theme could be about friendship, nature, or adventure. Identify one theme from the poem.

4. Identify two phrases from the poem that convey a sense of adventure:

Phrase 1: _____________ Phrase 2: _____________

5. Why do you think the poet chose to use the word "glides" to describe the boat's movement? What does this imply about the journey?

🎨 Part 2: Language and Imagery

6. The phrase "shiny wet skin looked so glossy" suggests what about the dolphin's appearance?

7. What does the phrase "glowing jellyfish casting magical spells" imply about the ocean's beauty?

8. The line "beady little eyes, sharp teeth and grey fins" describes which sea creature, and what does it suggest about its nature?

9. Identify one example of imagery from the poem and explain its effect:

Imagery: _____________

Effect: _____________

💭 Part 3: Creative Response

10. If you could ask a dolphin one question, what would it be and why?

11. Create your own two-line poem about an ocean adventure. Try to make the lines rhyme:

Poem Comprehension Worksheet

Poem Comprehension Worksheet

📖 Read the Poem

🧠 Part 1: Understanding the Poem

🎨 Part 2: Language and Imagery

💭 Part 3: Creative Response

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