Pickle with Cheddar

This Reading Response worksheet features a playful poem titled “Pickle with Cheddar” from the book The Elephant Repairman, which humorously describes a love for an unusual food combination. The reading response activity encourages personal engagement by asking students to rate the poem, identify their favorite part, and share what the poem reminds them of. This exercise promotes reading comprehension, personal reflection, and connection to literature. The quirky food theme makes it particularly engaging for grades 2-4, while also encouraging students to think about taste descriptions, personal preferences, and the concept of perspective in a lighthearted context.

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Grade Level: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Worksheet Type: Reading Response