Summer and Autumn

This Context Clues worksheet features the humorous poem “Summer and Autumn,” ideal for students in grades 3–5. The poem imagines Summer and Autumn as two characters discussing when Autumn will arrive to take over while Summer prepares to head to the Southern Hemisphere. After reading, students are asked to identify three unfamiliar words from the poem and use context clues to figure out their meanings. This activity strengthens vocabulary, promotes close reading, and builds critical thinking skills while introducing students to a playful personification of the changing seasons. It is designed with clear formatting and readability to work well for a wide range of learners and classroom settings.

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Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Worksheet Type: Context Clues

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