Reading: Washington, D.C.
Today we will read the poem, "Washington, D.C." and answer questions.
Goal:
Goal:
Today, we will read the poem "Washington,
D.C." What do you think the poem will be
about?
Recall that our reading skill this week is summarizing. While you are reading, try to identify the main ideas of the poem. How would you explain the poem in your own words?
You will answer questions about the poem when you have finished reading it. The answers to these questions can help you create a summary of the poem.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.,
Neither a city nor a state.
Established as our nation's capital.
1790 was the date.
George Washington
Chose the location.
Because he was the first
To lead our nation.
Along the Potomac River
Maryland to the North
Virginia to the South
People going back and forth.
The name comes from three things.
Washington was president number one.
District, not city or state. That's two.
Columbia from Columbus, and we're done.
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Was the city's designer.
Benjamin Banneker laid it out.
Their work could not be any finer.
The White House is there.
The Capitol building, too.
A wealth of our country's history.
So much to see and do.
The Washington Monument
Stands 555 feet tall.
Honors George Washington
And what he did for us all.
The Lincoln Memorial
Has a statue inside.
People see Abraham Lincoln
And are filled with pride.
There's Capitol Hill.
In the middle the Capitol stands.
House of Representatives on one side.
Senate on the other, often shaking hands.
Washington, D.C.
A purpose and history so great.
To guide our vast nation.
The Constitution did create.
When you are finished reading, click on the
Activity button below to view your worksheet
for today. You will be answering questions
about "Washington, D.C." When you are
finished, please submit your work to your
teacher.