Instructions
Read the poem below carefully. After you have finished reading, answer the questions that follow. Try your best!
My Shadow Cat
I have a little shadow cat,
He's sleek and black and not too fat.
He follows me all through the house,
As quiet as a tiny mouse.
He loves to chase a piece of string,
And pounce on any moving thing.
He leaps onto the highest shelf,
To find a cozy spot himself.
At night he curls up on a rug,
As warm and comfy as a hug.
My shadow cat, my furry friend,
Our happy games will never end.
Part 1: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
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What color is the cat in the poem?
A) White
B) Orange
C) Black -
The poem says the cat is as quiet as a...
A) Lion
B) Mouse
C) Dog -
Where does the cat sleep at night?
A) On a bed
B) In a box
C) On a rug
Part 2: Find the Rhyming Words
Find a word from the poem that rhymes with the word below.
- house: _________________________
- thing: _________________________
- fat: _________________________
Part 3: Short Answers
Write your answer on the line using a full sentence.
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What is one thing the cat loves to chase?
__________________________________________________________________
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Why do you think the poem calls him a "shadow cat"?
__________________________________________________________________
Part 4: Draw a Picture!
In the box below, draw a picture of the shadow cat playing.
Draw here!
Answer Key
Part 1: Multiple Choice
- C) Black
- B) Mouse
- C) On a rug
Part 2: Find the Rhyming Words
- house: mouse
- thing: string
- fat: cat
Part 3: Short Answers
(Answers may vary slightly. Sample answers are provided.)
- The cat loves to chase a piece of string.
- The poem calls him a "shadow cat" because he is black and follows the person around quietly.
Part 4: Draw a Picture!
The student's drawing should show a black cat, likely playing with string or pouncing, based on the poem's description.