Class 2 Understanding Poems: Bed in Summer
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Class 2 Understanding Poems: Bed in Summer
EnglishClass 2Spoken EnglishFree DownloadPDF
Shristi ShahVisit Profile
An English teacher with four years of experience, I began my journey at 18 by assisting with grammar and creative writing sessions. TEFL-certified and currently teaching at PlanetSpark, I’m passionate about equipping students with the tools they need to succeed. I'm especially committed to bridging educational gaps for underprivileged children and will soon be volunteering at a government school in Himachal Pradesh.
Summer Light and Sleep Time: Understanding Poems for Class 2
This Grade 2 worksheet explores “Bed in Summer” — a reflective poem about bedtime during bright summer evenings. Children relate to the poem’s gentle conflict: going to bed while the sun still shines. Through this, learners practice reading fluency, comprehension, and empathy.
The poem describes the child preparing for bed while sparrows call outside and the ceiling fan hums. It nurtures observation, imagination, and emotional expression in young readers.
What’s Inside:
- Poem reading with rhyme and imagery
- Multiple-choice questions (fact-based comprehension)
- Short-answer prompts (observation and feelings)
- Complete answer key for easy checking
This worksheet builds reading comprehension, careful noticing, and poetic appreciation through relatable, age-appropriate experiences — ideal for both classroom and home learning.
Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Answers:
1. a) Because it’s summer
2. b) Children playing
3. b) The ceiling fan
4. b) Summer
5. b) Enough today
6. c) Counting toys
Exercise 2 – Subjective Answers:
7. Because it’s still bright outside.
8. It hums softly as it turns.
9. Children laugh, sparrows call.
10. A story or song helps me sleep.
Help your child reflect on everyday moments and find calm at bedtime with this gentle summer poem.
Frequently Asked Questions
They teach observation words like bright, long, and summer.
They help children picture daily experiences in detail.
Vocabulary, imagery, and recall.
