To James/Mother to Son
"Run straight
Run high
Run hard"
What poetic device is used in these lines?
Repetition
Why will governments be the first to go further into space?
Governments have always been responsible for being the first to explore
What is the name of the dangerous pesticide the author is writing about?
DDT
Why did Helen smash the doll?
She was impatient with her teacher
Many farmers use ______ to protect their crops and stop insects eating them.
pesticides
What do the stairs represent?
Life's journey
What has science fiction got to do with going further into space?
People will be inspired to build the things they see.
Who does the author want to read this book?
Farmers and government officials.
What gave Helen a feeling of pleasure and pride?
Being able to copy the letters in her hand.
My brother always plays a silly game where he ______ any actions I do.
imitates
Name three examples of how the author describes the stairs.
tacks, splinters, boards torn up, no carpet
Which area does Degrasse Tyson think people will be inspired to study
Science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)
Contrast - beautiful and full of life at the start and dying at the end.
Imagery - lots of descriptions of how things look.
How did she feel when she first broke the doll?
She had no emotion about it.
In hospital, there are many nurses to treat the ______ and help them to get better.
patients
What is the main message the poet (mother) wants to teach her son?
To never give up and keep working hard.
Which amazing event does Degrasse Tyson remember seeing on TV?
The first Moon landing.
What does DDT do to the town and farms?
Children die, no bees to pollinate plants, no baby birds being born.
What was the main barrier for Helen to learn new words?
She got confused and couldn't tell the difference between two words like 'water' and 'mug'.
A lot. Important
substantial
"It's a short dash
Dig your starting holes"
What is the meaning of these two lines (metaphor)?
Life is short so prepare yourself as best as you can.
What is the name of the vehicle NASA sent to Mars?
Curiosity
Why were people so slow to stop using DDT?
People didn't want to change, it was cheap, need something else to use. Affects were slow to happen.
How does Helen think learning new words will help her?
It will open up the world to her and give her a chance to learn.
Something that can't be understood.
mystery