Word Explorer Poem

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 to strengthen vocabulary awareness and close reading skills through an engaging poem titled “A Day at the Park.” As students read the poem, they underline every word that has more than one meaning, encouraging careful attention to context, imagery, and word choice. By examining how polysemous words function within poetic language, learners build deeper comprehension and appreciation for how authors use language creatively.

Skills Reinforced

• Poetry & Contextual Vocabulary (Grades 3-5) – Analyze how word meaning is shaped by poetic context.
• Identifying Multiple-Meaning Words – Recognize words that carry more than one definition.
• Close Reading Skills – Read carefully to notice subtle vocabulary details and patterns.
• Word Recognition in Literary Texts – Understand how familiar words can shift meaning in literature.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to integrate poetry and vocabulary instruction.
• Authentic Literary Text – Uses a poem to mirror real reading experiences.
• Focus on Wordplay & Imagery – Highlights how authors add richness through layered word meanings.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for poetry units, literacy centers, independent practice, or small groups.
• No-Prep Format – Print-and-go worksheet for classroom or homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet helps students become thoughtful readers who notice how words work in literary text. By identifying multiple-meaning words within a poem, learners strengthen vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and appreciation for poetic language. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this resource supports close reading, word recognition, and deeper engagement with poetry.

This worksheet is part of our Multiple Meaning Words Worksheets collection.