Poetry
Books we have read
American Revolution
F.A.S.T
Story Elements
100

I dont want bowl of rice,

instead I want a drink with ice


What poetic device is used above?

Rhyming

100

Who was the main character and author of Brown Girl Dreaming?

Jacqueline Woodson

or Jacky

100

Who were the main groups of people that fought in the American Revolution?

The Colonists and the British

100

"Drawing again? You'll never amount to anything" she said.


Is this an example of a Feeling Action Saying or Thought?

Saying

100

"I am born on a Tuesday, at University Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 

USA"

Is this an example of Character, Setting, Problem or Solution?)

Setting- Time and Place

200

Her smile was like the brightest diamonds" 


This is an example of which Poetic Device?

Simile

200

Who was the main Character and Author of Drawing from Memory?

Allen Say

200

Who was the General of the Continental Army?

George Washington

200

back and forth it went until I was Jackie

and my father left the hospital Mad. 

Is this an example of a Feeling, Action Saying or Thought?

Feeling- MAD

200

The Woodsons are one of the few Black families in this town.

Is this an example of character, setting, problem or solution

Character- The Woodsons

300

What was the nickname of the main character from little white Duck?

Da Qin- Little Piano


300
What was one major cause of the American Revolution?

British taxes against the Colonists.

300

He drew fast, first with a pencil, then with a dip pen.


Is this an example of a Feeling, Action, Saying or Thought?

Action

300

the Brush went where it liked no matter how hard I gripped it. It was like a combat


Is this a character, setting problem or solution?


Problem

400

Who wrote the Poem called I have a Dream

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

400

Name one of Jacqueline Woodson's Siblings from Brown Girl Dreaming

Roman, Hope, Dell

400
Name the famous French General who helped the Colonists defeat the British?

Lafayette

400

We want warm biscuits and tag and jacks on the porch...

Thought

400

My father was born into a poor farming family and he didn't have the physical strength for hard labor.

Is this an example of Character, Setting, Problem or Solution? Hint it might be more than 1

Problem and Character

500

She saw seven sleepy swans and six sad seagulls.

What poetic device is being used here?

Alliteration

500

Which Country did Little White Duck take place in?

China

500

What major holiday in the US Celebrates the day the Declaration of Independence was signed?

July 4th- Independence Day

500

My mother Held me very tight and she started crying again. I looked around, everyone was crying for chairman Mao, the leader of China.

Is this line describing a Feeling Action Saying or Thought?

Action- Held me very tight, started crying, looked around

These are all examples of things people are DOING

We can guess they are sad from these actions but the text does not say that they are feeling sad.

500

Because of their handwork and the opportunities provided by the government, my parents were able to prosper and contribute positively to society.

is this a character, setting, problem or solution?

Solution

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