I’m Srot of Srcmabled Up Tdaoy

This Decoding and Reading Comprehension worksheet features a poem titled “I’m Srot of Srcmabled Up Tdaoy” from the book The Elephant Repairman, where most words are intentionally misspelled by scrambling their internal letters. The activity is multi-faceted: students are first challenged to decode and rewrite the poem with correct spelling, then answer comprehension questions about its content. This exercise enhances problem-solving skills, promotes attention to detail, and reinforces spelling and reading comprehension. The playful use of scrambled words makes it particularly engaging for grades 4-6, while also encouraging critical thinking about language structure and the importance of letter order in word recognition.

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Grade Level: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Worksheet Type: Decoding, Miscellaneous, Reading Comprehension