Unit 1- Poem -The Crocodile
B. Choose the Rhyming Words
- claws, jaws, paws, caws
- grin, in, thin, din
- crocodile, Nile, file, while
- tail, scale, nail, mail
C. Read these lines and
answer the questions.
- Who
does ‘he’ refer to?
- ‘He’ refers to the crocodile.
- What
does the Nile refer to? Where is it?
- The Nile refers to the Nile River, which is the
longest river in the world. It is located in Africa.
- Who
welcomes the fish? Why?
- The crocodile welcomes the fish to eat them.
4. Which
line tells you that the crocodile is hungry?
- "And welcomes little fishes in, with gently smiling
jaws!"
D. Answer the Following.
- What
is the poem about?
- The poem describes a crocodile, highlighting its deceptive
appearance and hunting technique.
- How
does the crocodile’s tail look?
- The crocodile’s tail looks shiny and golden.
- What
does ‘improve his tail’ mean?
- It means the crocodile keeps his tail clean and shiny.
- How
does he spread his claws?
- He spreads his claws neatly.
- Why
does he welcome little fishes?
- He welcomes them to eat them.
- Which
line talks about the crocodile’s mouth and his shape?
- "And welcomes little fishes in, with gently smiling
jaws!"
E.What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own
words. (in about fifty words)
The poet describes the
crocodile as a cunning and deceptive creature. He highlights how the crocodile
improves its shining tail and golden scales by pouring the water of the Nile.
It appears cheerful and welcoming, spreading its claws neatly, but in reality,
it lures little fishes with a smile only to eat them.
