Benny’s Back Yard Barbershop

This Context Clues worksheet features the humorous poem “Benny’s Back Yard Barbershop,” ideal for students in grades 3–5. The poem tells the story of Benny Buzzcut, a talented barber whose outdoor barbershop attracts customers from far and wide. After reading, students are asked to identify unfamiliar words and phrases from the poem and use context clues to determine their meanings. This activity strengthens vocabulary, encourages close reading, and helps students practice making meaning from textual clues while enjoying a funny story filled with unusual hairstyles and an ever-growing line of customers. It is designed with clear formatting and readability to work well for a wide range of learners and classroom settings.