This read/understand poem by Lewis Carroll is written as a parody with dialogue between a young man & his father about age. The poem is in a section titled 'Mirth & Magic' & includes directions, comprehension questions (in test-prep format), & activities using synonyms, rhyming words, & writing sentences. (Find other poems by searching 'Understand Poetry 5-6+.')
Grades: Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Difficulty: Intermediate, Middle School
Pages: 5 pages
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