Working with the Poem
- Question: Taking words that come at the end of lines, write five pairs of rhyming words. Read each pair aloud.
Answer: Here are five pairs of rhyming words from the poem:- Duck – Luck
- Pond – Beyond
- Shoes – Views
- Might – Flight
- Rheumatism – Prism
- Question: Complete the dialogue.
Duck: Dear Kangaroo! Why don’t you come for a ride in my beautiful pond?
Kangaroo: With pleasure, my dear Duck, though I’m afraid of getting wet.
Duck: That won’t be a problem. I will keep you dry and cozy! - Question: The Kangaroo does not want to catch ‘rheumatism’. Spot this word in stanza 3 and say why it is spelled differently. Why is it in two parts? Why does the second part begin with a capital letter?
Answer: The word ‘rheumatism’ is humorously split into “rheu” and “matism.” This playful spelling emphasizes the Kangaroo’s whimsical concern about catching a cold or ailment. The second part begins with a capital letter simply for comedic effect, making it appear more significant and humorous. - Question: Do you find the poem humorous? Read aloud lines that make you laugh.
Answer: Yes, the poem is humorous! Lines that often make readers laugh include:- “Said the Duck to the Kangaroo, / ‘Would you like to come and do / a ride on my beautiful pond?'”
- “And they hopped and they jumped / and they danced all around.”
These whimsical exchanges and the playful scenario of a Duck inviting a Kangaroo for a ride create a light-hearted, amusing atmosphere in the poem.
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