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Introduction
The words “hammer” and “nail” have a strong connection as we will see in a poem by Ken Nesbitt titled “Hammering a Nail”. The poem plays on two meanings of the word “nail” which make it funny. As you order the text below, see if you can identify the different meanings. We will then look at some more meanings of the words “hammer” and “nail”.
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Order the text from the poem.
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Tommy saw a nail today. (1)
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He hit it with a hammer.
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Everyone for miles around
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heard him shriek and yammer.
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Tommy saw a nail today. (2)
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And now he knows it's dumb
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to hammer on a nail that's
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connected to your thumb.
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Author: Ken Nesbitt Link: Poetry For Kids (opens in new window) © 2015 Kenn Nesbitt. All Rights Reserved.
Comprehension Questions
When you have finished and checked the correct order of the poem, read it and answer the questions below.
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1. Tommy found a metal nail.
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2. His reaction to hitting the nail was very loud.
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3. He hit his finger with the hammer.
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4. It wasn’t his intention to hit his finger.
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5. He learnt from his mistake.
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Now see what you can remember from the poem.
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8 pointsWrite a word in each space.
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Hammering a Nail
Tommy (saw) a nail today.
He (hit) it with a hammer.
(Everyone) for miles around
(Heard) him shriek and yammer.
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Tommy (saw) a nail today.
And now he (knows) it's dumb
To (hammer) on a nail that's
(Connected) to your thumb.
-- by Kenn Nesbitt--
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