It Followed Me to School Today

This Reading Comprehension worksheet for the slightly spooky poem “It Followed Me to School Today” invites students in grades 3–5 to explore suspense, sensory details, and inference through close reading. After reading the poem on the front page, students turn to six thoughtful questions on the back that ask them to identify descriptive language, analyze clues about the mysterious “shape,” and consider the narrator’s reactions and motivations. The worksheet encourages students to look for evidence in the text, think about how mood is created, and use their imaginations to form their own interpretations of what “it” might be. With its simple black-and-white illustration and clear, age-appropriate questions, this activity is perfect for practicing comprehension skills while engaging students in a slightly spooky, winter-themed poem that sparks curiosity and discussion.