Poetry
What do we call a group of lines in a poem?
A stanza.
What is the definition of theme?
The moral or life lesson of the story.
Ben held the door open for everyone and waited for his family to walk through.
Which trait fits him best?
A. Obnoxious
B. Patient
C. Boastful
B. Patient.
What kind of tree is Red?
A red oak.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. I bought apples bananas and grapes.
B. I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.
B. I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.
In a poem, what are the lines called that show where the poet chooses to stop and start a new thought?
Line breaks.
Mia practiced her speech every day. She messed up many times, but she kept trying. On the day of the contest, she finally stood up and did her best.
What is a possible theme?
A. Always try your hardest
B. Don’t talk in public
C. Winning is everything
A. Always try your hardest.
Lila always helps her classmates when they’re confused, even if she’s busy.
Which trait fits her best?
A. Empathetic
B. Malicious
C. Critical
A. Empathetic.
Why do people visit Red every year on May 1st?
To tie wishes onto the branches.
Fix this sentence:
We saw lions tigers zebras and giraffes.
We saw lions, tigers, zebras, and giraffes.
Read this poem:
Snowflakes dance in the gray sky,
Falling fast, then drifting slow.
What example of personification is in this poem?
“Snowflakes dance” — because snowflakes cannot really dance.
Melvin forgot his friend’s birthday, so he wrote a card and apologized. His friend smiled and hugged him. They decided to plan a fun day together. What is a possible theme this passage teaches?
(Examples) Saying sorry can fix mistakes. Friendship involves forgiveness.
Every time the group chose an idea, Max refused to agree. He provides reasons why he did not agree.
Which trait fits him best?
A. Argumentative
B. Cooperative
C. Practical
A. Argumentative.
What does Samar wish for when she ties her wish?
She wishes for a friend.
Where do the quotation marks and comma go in the following sentence?
Mia said meet me after school.
Mia said, “Meet me after school.”
Read the poem:
1 The morning sun peeks through the trees,
2 Warming the world with gentle light.
3 Birds stretch their wings and start to sing,
4 Welcoming the brand-new day.
5 Soft breezes whisper through the grass,
6 Carrying scents of rain and pine.
7 A squirrel skitters up a sturdy trunk,
Searching for breakfast it left behind.
9 The world begins to hum awake,
10 Ready for whatever comes its way.
What does line number eight say?
Searching for breakfast it left behind.
Where can you find the theme of a story?
(DAILY DOUBLE)
It is never directly stated—you have to think beyond the text
Rosa kept bragging about how she was the fastest runner in the class.
Which trait fits her best?
A. Sensitive
B. Boastful
C. Indecisive
B. Boastful
Who tries to protect Samar and Stephen when the word “LEAVE” is carved into Red?
Red and the animals.
Choose the correct punctuation:
The teachers book is called The “Power of Reading.”
A. The teacher’s book is called “The Power of Reading.”
B. The teachers’ book is called “The Power of Reading.”
A. The teacher’s book is called “The Power of Reading.” (Because there's only one teacher)
A poet chooses where to place stanzas, line breaks, and rhyming words. What is one reason a poet might break a line early?
To show emphasis, emotion, or to slow the reader down. Also when there is a change in setting or topic.
Is this a theme? Why or why not? "The theme I am learning in my book is that Sam should follow his dreams."
No, it is not a theme because it is not universal. A theme should not have character names.
When the class had a problem with recycling, Jay invented a system of bins and labels so everyone knew where things went.
Which trait fits him best?
A. Egocentric
B. Innovative
C. Stubborn
B. Innovative.
What important thing does Red do at the end of the story that trees aren’t supposed to do?
Red speaks to the children.
Fix this sentence in two different ways: James mom yelled stop right now!
(DAILY DOUBLE)
James’s mom yelled, “Stop right now!” OR James' mom yelled, "Stop right now!"