Narrative Poetry Guided Reading
Student Name: ____________________________________________________________
Title of Poem: ________________________________________________________________________________
Based on the title of the poem, what do you think that the poem will be about? Be specific in your answer
Look for these vocabulary words as you read and try to define them based on the context of the reading:
Vocabulary Word
Your Definition
Revised Definition
‘bob’ wire
Buck and bawl
Augers
Nester
Buckaroo
Answer these three questions about the poem:
True False 1. Shorty is the person talking in this poem.
True False 2. The narrator of the poem experiences a flashback to his past when he built a fence with Shorty.
True False 3. The main message of the poem is that you should always to the best job possible, even if it is not a fun
or interesting task since you should have pride in your work.
Write three questions and their answers about the poem to create a mini quiz and answer key:
“Why” Question:
Answer:
“How” Question:
Answer:
“What,” “When,” or “Who” Question:
Answer: