Joe the Emoji

This Fill-in-the-Blanks / Decoding worksheet features a modern and playful poem titled “Joe the Emoji” from the book My Cat Knows Karate, which cleverly incorporates emoji symbols to describe various emotions and expressions. Students are tasked with completing the poem by filling in blank spaces with words that match the corresponding emojis. This activity enhances vocabulary related to emotions and facial expressions, promotes reading comprehension, and encourages understanding of visual-verbal connections. The contemporary theme of emojis makes it particularly engaging for grades 1-3, while also exploring concepts of digital communication and emotional expression in a fun, relatable context.

Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Worksheet Type: Decoding, Fill-in-the-Blanks