Poetry: The Friendly Lion
What does the lion say is hurting him?
His tooth
Who first complained that led to a new dress code?
Parents
What is a synonym for “persuade”?
Convince
Literal or Non-Literal? “The lion has a toothache.”
Literal
Name one type of text students might be asked to write.
Narrative, persuasive, letter, poem, etc.
How many times has the lion failed to get a meal that day?
Three times – line 15
What was the main purpose of the new dress code?
Maintain a respectful environment
What is the opposite of “respectful”?
Disrespectful
Literal or Non-Literal? “The lion is a vegetarian.”
Non-literal—he is lying
What are the three main parts of a well-organized letter?
Introduction, body, conclusion
What is the true purpose of the lion’s speech?
To trick another animal into being his meal
What is the meaning of “code” in this text?
A set of guidelines
Why might an author choose the word “suspicious” instead of “careful”?
Tone/meaning differences
Which type of question asks you to “read between the lines”?
Non-literal/inference
What does “audience and purpose” mean in writing?
Who you’re writing for and why you’re writing
Which word best replaces “friendly” in the title?
Sneaky
Why might schools not want to look like malls?
To show they are for learning, not shopping/socializing
In the lion poem, what does “strict vegetarian (have been all day)” really mean?
Sarcasm—he usually eats meat
Why is “sneaky” a better replacement than “relaxed” in the poem’s title?
It shows hidden meaning, not surface meaning
List two traits of good writing.
Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions
What clues in the poem show the lion is not telling the truth?
Examples: vegetarian claim, “heated bath,” slips in wording
How can you tell this is an information text and not fiction?
Factual details, quotes, purpose is to inform
How does word choice affect the tone of a text?
It changes how the reader feels and interprets the message
How can rereading the text help you answer both literal and non-literal questions?
Evidence is in the text, sometimes hidden
Imagine you choose to argue against technology in schools. Give one strong reason you could use.
distraction, overuse, less face-to-face learning