I, Too Pt 1
What do you think the word dare means as it's used in line 11? Provide your context clues
A. Deceitful and dishonest
B. lazy and uninterested
C. Fearful of all things
D. Bold enough to go against
What is D
To be bold enough to go against
-context clues may vary
In lines 7 and 16, how does the speaker describe himself?
A. Beautiful but weak
B. Strong but tired
C. Strong and Beautiful
D. Brave and Steadfast
What is C
Identify the style of writing using the keywords:'
Keywords/Phrases: Imagine
- Continue the story
- Alternate ending
-Change the POV
A. Autobiography
B. Argument
C. Informative
D. Narrative
What is D. Narrative
What is prior knowledge and text clues
What is the process by which plants make their food called?
What is
photosynthesis
RL 6.6
Who is the speaker of the poem?
A. An African American Female
B. A White Female
C. An African American male
D. A White male
What detail(s) from the passage support your answer
What is
An African American male
Evidence: "Darker Brother"
What is
answers may vary
Identify the style of writing using the keywords:'
Keywords/Phrases: Explain, Describe, Examine
A. Autobiography
B. Argument
C. Informative
D. Narrative
What is C
What is False
1. From what fairy tale are the words "Fee, Fie, Foe, Fum?"
2. How many human years are equal to 1 dog year
3. What shape is a stop sign?
What is
- Jack and the Bean Stalk
- 7 years
- Octagon
Why will those who make the speaker "eat in the kitchen," in line 3, be ashamed in the future? Cite specific evidence from the text to support your answer.
A. Because they will come to view African Americans differently and see their beauty
B. Because they will be punished for their wrongdoing by judge and jury
C. Because they will no longer have hate in their heart for African Americans
What is A
In the future, those who kept the speaker from the table will be ashamed because they will come to view African Americans differently, seeing their worth and beauty
A. African Americans are the chosen ones and should be treated as such
B. All people should bow down to African Americans.
C. African Americans should be satisfied with the bare minimum.
D. African Americans deserve to be treated equally.
Part B: Identify 1-2 lines that support the answer to Part A
What is D
Evidence: Answers may vary
Identify the style of writing using the keywords:'
Keywords/Phrases: Argue, claim
A. Autobiography
B. Argument
C. Informative
D. Narrative
What is B
Answer the Riddle
If you drop me, I am sure to crack, but smile at me and I'll smile back.
What am I?
Mirror
How much is 435 x 24?
You must do it manually and show your work to get the points!
What is 10,440
Part A: Which definition most closely matches the meaning of company as it's used in line 4?
A. A business or other personal organization
B. A visiting person or group
C.A group of soldiers
D. A place of work
Part B: What evidence/context clue from the text supports your answer?
What is
Definition number B
- the speaker describes guests coming to a dinner
Part A: What inference can be made about the speaker?
A. He feels sympathy
B. He is confident
C. He feels generous
D. He is fearful
Part B: Which line from the poem most strongly supports the answer to Part A?
A. "They send me to eat in the kitchen"
B. "And eat well."
C. "They'll see how beautiful I am"
D. " And eat well."
What is B, C
1) Identify the writer's job 2) Determine the mode of writing
You have just read the text " Any More Earths Out There." In the text, astronomers are trying to determine if extrasolar planets could maintain life. If astronomers are able to find planets that can hold life like Earth, argue your thoughts on what the future will look like and how this discovery might impact life on our planet. Use key details and examples from the text to support your response.
Your writing will be scored based on the Development of Ideas, Organization, Language of Conventions, and Language of Mechanics
What is
Writer's Job: Argue your thoughts on what the future will look like and how this discovery might impact life on our planet. Use key details from the text. Support your response
Mode of Writing: Argument
Answer the Riddle
I have cities but no houses, I have forests but no trees, I have water but no fish, what am I?
What is
A map
Name two countries in North America; there are three in all.
Canada
United States
Mexico
Part A: What is the speaker comparing in lines 2-4 and 8-10?
A. Family Dinner to a walk in a park
B. American Racism to an Amusement Park
C. Amusement Park to American Racism
D. Family dinner to American racism
Part B: Which set of lines represent a contrast
A. Lines 1-2 and 17-18
B. Lines 6-7 and 13-14
C. Lines 3-4 and 9-10
D. Lines 5-6 and 11-12
What is
Part A: D
Part B: C
Write a short summary statement for each stanza in your own words.
There are 3 stanzas
Stanza 1: lines 1-7
Stanza 2: lines 8-14
Stanza 3: lines 15-18
What is
answers may vary
Stanza 1: A black man being hidden and treated differently because of the color of his skin
Stanza 2: A black man plans to overcome American Racism and oppression and demands a seat at the table of equality
Stanza 3: White people will feel embarassed for how they've treated black people and finally realize their power
1) Identify the writer's job 2) Determine the mode of writing
You have just read the text " Any More Earths Out There." This text is about astronomers finding new planets that orbit stars beyond our sun. Explain how the section "Breath of Life" contribute to the development of ideas in the text. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Your writing will be scored based on the Development of Ideas, Organization, Language of Conventions, and Language of Mechanics
What is
Tasks: Explain how the section "Breath of Life" contribute to the development of ideas in the text. Use evidence from the text. Support your answer.
Mode of Writing: Informative
What are the three points of view and provide vocabulary associated with each
What is
1st person: I, Me, My, We
2nd person: You, Your
3rd person: They, He, She
Answer all 5 questions correctly to receive the points:
1. Identify the adverb in the sentence: Sarah danced beautifully at her dance recital.
2. What kind of landform is made primarily of ice?
3. What is considered the most popular landmark in the U.S.?
A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Statue of Liberty. C. The Sanfrancisco Bridge. D. Yellowstone National Park
4. What is the name of the longest river in the world?
A. Missouri River B. Arkansas River C. Nile River D. Jordan River
5. Which animal is higher in the food chain, a lion or a zebra?
What is
1. beautifully
2. glacier
3. The Statue of Liberty
4. Nile
5. Lion