Poem - Come and Buy

Jul 17, 2026

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This document contains a children's poem titled "Come and Buy" by Kevin Kama, featured in the School Journal Junior 1, 2004-V1.1 English Story Book. The poem is a lively invitation for readers to purchase fresh fruits, listing round oranges, red tomatoes, and sweet, fat pumpkins. It is followed by a series of "Check Your Understanding" questions designed to assess comprehension of the poem's content, author's intent, specific word choices, and the overall message. The questions encourage critical thinking about the poem, prompting readers to identify descriptive words, infer the meaning of "fresh," list the fruits sold, select a preferred fruit with reasoning, and determine the seller's motivation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time26 min

Poem - Come and Buy

Check Your Understanding

FAQs

What is the title of the poem and who is the author?

The title of the poem is "Come and Buy," and it is written by Kevin Kama.

What fruits are mentioned in the poem?

The poem mentions red tomatoes, sweet melons, round oranges, and fat pumpkins.

What is the purpose of the "Check Your Understanding" section?

The "Check Your Understanding" section contains questions to help readers assess their comprehension of the poem, including its meaning, vocabulary, and inferred motivations.

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Noah