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Reading Poetry Closely is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on putting a line of poetry into plain words, aligned to Common Core standard RL.4.10. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Reading Poetry Closely

RL.4.10

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Write the letter of the match next to each one.

1.Match each line of poetry to what it means.
  • The river wound its silver ribbon to the sea.
  • The moon, a silver coin, hung low above the hill.
  • The old house groaned and settled into night.
  • The wind went whistling through the keyhole like a thief.
  • A.The house creaked as it grew dark.
  • B.The wind crept sharply into the house.
  • C.The moon was round, bright and low in the sky.
  • D.The shining river curved its way to the sea.
2.Match each line of poetry to what it means.
  • The stars were scattered salt across the dark.
  • The city never sleeps; its windows blink all night.
  • The kettle sang its morning song.
  • My heart was a drum that would not stop.
  • A.Many small stars were spread over the sky.
  • B.The kettle whistled as it boiled.
  • C.I was very nervous or excited.
  • D.Lights stay on in the city all through the night.

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Answer key — Reading Poetry Closely

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  1. 1.1. The river wound its silver ribbon to the sea. — D (The shining river curved its way to the sea.) 2. The moon, a silver coin, hung low above the hill. — C (The moon was round, bright and low in the sky.) 3. The old house groaned and settled into night. — A (The house creaked as it grew dark.) 4. The wind went whistling through the keyhole like a thief. — B (The wind crept sharply into the house.)
  2. 2.1. The stars were scattered salt across the dark. — A (Many small stars were spread over the sky.) 2. The city never sleeps; its windows blink all night. — D (Lights stay on in the city all through the night.) 3. The kettle sang its morning song. — B (The kettle whistled as it boiled.) 4. My heart was a drum that would not stop. — C (I was very nervous or excited.)

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.4.10 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.