To solve this task, we need to look at the "Teachers' note" at the bottom of the page. This note gives us the secret to solving the puzzle!
Step 1: Read the Teachers' Note
The note says: *"Read the poem, placing emphasis on the stressed words: ‘strong’, ‘long’, ‘wrong’, ‘hair’, ‘there’."*
In poetry and reading, "stressed" words are the ones you say
loudly or with more force. The question at the bottom asks: *"Which five words did you say loudly?"*
Step 2: Find the Words in the Poem
Let's look for those specific words in the poem text to make sure they are there:
1.
Strong: Found in the line "Fine hair /
Strong."
2.
Long: Found in the line "Short hair /
Long."
3.
Wrong: Found in the line "Every sort / Of
wrong?"
4.
Hair: Found in the line "If my
hair’s" (and other places, but this is a key stressed word).
5.
There: Found in the very last line "Plait it – /
There!"
Step 3: List the Answer
The five words identified by the teacher's instructions as the ones to say loudly are strong, long, wrong, hair, and there.
Final Answer:
strong, long, wrong, hair, there
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of poetry rhythm worksheet.
