Poetry
IN THE POEM:
Which line in the poem functions as a refrain?
And miles to go before I sleep.
Rewrite this sentence with comma(s) in the correct area(s).
Lighthouses which were often built on cliffs could be seen from far away.
Lighthouses, which were often built on cliffs, could be seen from far away.
Victor is excited to take French because…
Read the sentence:
The crates were stacked along the dock, waiting to be loaded onto the ship at the pier.
What two words give you clues to figure out what “pier” means?
ship & docks
Bonus Point: Define pier?
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence from the text and what you already know
What is a theme of the poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”?
A. You should enjoy nature and stay as long as possible.
B. It’s important to slow down and take naps during the day.
C. Sometimes we have responsibilities to complete before we can rest.
D. Always avoid the woods during winter because it’s dangerous.
C. Sometimes we have responsibilities to complete before we can rest.
Fix the punctuation error in the sentence below so that it correctly uses dashes:
Sentence:
Ships often avoided the cove—where the water was dangerously shallow, during storms.
Ships often avoided the cove—where the water was dangerously shallow—during storms.
How do Victor’s actions develop the story’s theme?
A. Victor takes an embarrassing risk because he’s willing to do anything to get Teresa’s attention.
B. Victor lies to get Theresa’s attention but find that honesty is the best way to make a good first impression.
C. Victor makes funny faces throughout the school day since he believes in importance of being attractive.
D. Victor spends his first day of school trying to impress Theresa and realizes he is no longer being true to myself.
A. Victor takes an embarrassing risk because he’s willing to do anything to get Teresa’s attention.
Sentence: The lighthouse keeper gave a reliable warning whenever ships were in danger of crashing on the rocks.
How would adding the prefix "un-" to the word reliable change the meaning of the sentence?
It would mean the warning was unreliable, or not dependable, so the ships might not get the help they need in time, possibly leading to danger or accidents.
What is refrain and why is it used?
A repeated word, line or phrase, often to emphasize meaning
What mood is created by the author?
A. Angry and loud
B. Peaceful and calm
C. Nervous and confused
D. Excited and joyful
B. Peaceful and calm
Which version of the sentence correctly sets off the nonrestrictive phrase?
Sentence:
The light which flashed every ten seconds helped sailors avoid danger.
A. The light—which flashed every ten seconds—helped sailors avoid danger.
B. The light which flashed—every ten seconds—helped sailors avoid danger.
C. The light, which flashed—every ten seconds helped sailors—avoid danger.
D. The light which—flashed every ten seconds—helped sailors avoid danger.
A. The light—which flashed every ten seconds—helped sailors avoid danger.
Why was Victor pretending to study?
As the sky darkened and the wind howled, Maya hurried to gather the picnic supplies before the tempest struck.
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word tempest?
A Big Storm
What does the acronym S.T.E.A.L. help readers understand about a character?
A. The setting, tone, events, and actions in the plot
B. A character’s appearance and what others say about them
C. A character’s traits based on their actions and development
D. The genre and main conflict of a story
C. A character’s traits based on their actions and development
What does the line “And miles to go before I sleep” most likely mean?
A. The speaker is going on a vacation
B. The speaker is really tired and wants to nap
C. The speaker has more to do before they can rest
D. The speaker is getting lost in the snow
C. The speaker has more to do before they can rest
Fix the punctuation error in the sentence below so that it correctly uses dashes:
Ships often avoided the cove—where the water was dangerously shallow, during storms.
Ships often avoided the cove—where the water was dangerously shallow—during storms.
Which conflict motivates Victors’ decision throughout the story
Victor wants Teresa to be his girlfriend, but he can’t find a way to talk to her.
The captain gave a clear signal to warn the other ships about the rocks near the shore.
Question:
How would adding the prefix un- change the meaning of clear in this sentence?
It would mean that the signal was not clear or hard to understand.
What is the theme of a story or poem?
The message, lesson, or big idea the author wants the reader to understand
IN THE POEM
What can you infer about the speaker based on the final stanza?
A. They want to stay in the woods forever
B. They are worried about their horse
C. They are tempted to rest, but they know they have a duty to complete
D. They are angry about traveling in the snow
C. They are tempted to rest, but they know they have a duty to complete
What is wrong with this sentence?
The keeper—who worked all night, lit the lamp before the ships arrived.
It starts with a dash but doesn't end with one.
Correct Sentence:
The keeper—who worked all night—lit the lamp before the ships arrived.
How do Victor’s actions in French class impact the resolution of the story “Seventh Grade”?
Teresa is impressed by Victor, and they agree to study French together.
Sentence: The crew grew more aware of the approaching storm as the winds howled louder and the sky darkened.
How would adding the prefix "un-" to the word aware change the meaning of the sentence?
suggest they were caught off guard by the dangerous weather.
What do the letters in S.T.E.A.L. stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks