The Poem

Read the following poem!

Around the Year

In January the year just begins.

In February there’s a Valentine for everyone.

In March the winds can blow and blow.

In April spring comes and there’s no more snow.

In May the air is fresh and clean.

In June the grass is long and green.

In July the sun is high in the sky.

In August hot winds go blowing by.

In September we children go to school.

In October Halloween fun is the rule.

In November we have a day of Thanksgiving.

In December there’s holiday fun in giving.

After reading the poem, answer these questions.

1. How many cultural events are there in the poem?

2. What season is mentioned?

3. Describe the air in May.

4. How is the grass in June?

5. How is the sun in July?

6. How would you feel in August? What season do you think it is?

7. Why do you have ‘holiday fun in giving’ in December?

8. Which countries do you think experience those events?