PaginePaginepagineapp.comRed leaves, gold leaves, drifting down,
Twirling softly through the town.
The squirrel hurries, cheeks so round,
To hide an acorn in the ground.
I zip my coat and grab my hat,
Then jump — kerplunk! — in leaves so flat.
Goodbye, green summer, warm and bright,
Hello, cool fall and cozy night.
A Pagine Original poem.
1. Which words rhyme with "down"?
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Free fall reading worksheet for 1st grade: read the original poem "The Leaf Parade" and answer questions. Printable, original, with an answer key where needed. Skill: Reading poetry. Level: Grade 1 — also suits Year 2 (UK).
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It is designed for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
Reading poetry.
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