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1st Grade Poetry Rhythm and Rhyme worksheets

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Poetry Rhythm and Rhyme

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NameDate

Circle the answer.

1.
Read: The cat sat on a mat. It wore a funny hat. Which word in the poem rhymes with cat?
- mat
- on
- wore
2.
Which word makes the poem rhyme? The cat sat on a mat. It wore a funny ___.
- cap
- hat
- coat
3.
Which two words rhyme?
- bee and bed
- bee and bean
- bee and knee
4.
Which word does NOT rhyme with cake?
- kick
- make
- lake
5.
Clap the beats in "Jack and Jill". How many claps?
- 6
- 2
- 3
6.
Which picture rhymes with box?
7.
Which word makes the poem rhyme? A big red bug sat on a rug. It gave a happy ___.
- hug
- wave
- kiss
8.
Clap the beats in "Hot cross buns". How many claps?
- 3
- 5
- 4
9.
Read: A big red bug sat on a rug. It gave a happy hug. Which word in the poem rhymes with hug?
- happy
- big
- rug
10.
Read: The cat sat on a mat. It wore a funny hat. Which two words from the poem rhyme?
- cat and wore
- cat and sat
- on and wore

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About this worksheet

Poetry gives first graders a playful way to hear how language works. The literature standard asks children to identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. In early practice, rhyme, rhythm, and repeated sound are the most concrete places to begin. This worksheet uses short poem lines so children can listen for ending sounds, notice repeated beats, and connect sound choices to mood.

Support pages use obvious rhymes and short phrases to clap. Standard and challenge pages use longer poems and longer phrases. Children sometimes choose rhyming words by spelling rather than sound, or they focus only on meaning and miss the music of the line. Ask your child to read each line aloud twice: once for meaning and once for sound.

What your child will learn

Hear rhyming words
Notice rhythm and repeated sounds
Connect word choice to feeling
Read poem lines aloud carefully

Common Core standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4

Worked example

Cat, hat, and mat rhyme because they end with the same spoken sound.

Common mistake

Choosing words that look alike but do not rhyme when spoken.

Helpful hint

Say the words aloud and listen to the ending sounds.

Next skill: Ask and Answer Informational Questions Earlier: Retell Stories With Key Details

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with poetry rhythm and rhyme?

Choosing words that look alike but do not rhyme when spoken.

How can I help my child with poetry rhythm and rhyme?

Say the words aloud and listen to the ending sounds.

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