Once upon a time, in a land not far away,
Lived a young child, who loved to play.

He loved to play tennis, with his racket in hand,
Hitting the ball over the net, he thought it was grand.

But one day, he was given a terrible test,
To see how well he played, and how he did his best.

He was asked to hit the ball, not once but ten,
And he knew in his heart, he had to try again.

He focused on his form, and the ball he did tell,
"I'm going to hit you well, and you'll go far and swell!"

With each hit, he got better, and he gave it his all,
And at the end of the test, he felt ten feet tall.

He passed with flying colors, and he felt so proud,
Knowing that hard work and practice was what it's all about.

So if you love to play, whether it's tennis or another game,
Just remember to practice and try your best, and you'll surely find your fame!

Reflections

1. What game did the child in the poem love to play?
2. What did the child have to do for the terrible test, and how many times did he have to do it?
3. How did the child feel after the test, and why?
4. What lesson can you learn from the child's experience in the poem?
5. Have you ever had to work hard and practice to achieve something you wanted?