THEME
What is theme?
The lesson or moral of a story
Identify 2 types of figurative language in this poem:
The Friendly Wind
The wind plays tag with the leaves,
Whirling around like a dance that weaves.
Clouds are fluffy sheep in the sky,
As the sun smiles down, oh so high.
The river giggles as it flows,
Splashing gently wherever it goes.
Stars twinkle like bright eyes at night,
While the moon glows softly, shining bright.
Answers Vary
What are the elements of poetry?
Rhyme, Structure (lines & stanzas), and Figurative Language
What is the difference between 1st person point of view and 3rd person point of view?
1st Person: the narrator is a character in the story, telling the story from their own point of view. (Key words: I, Me, My, etc.). narrators will share events from their own perspective.
3rd Person: The narrator is not a character in the text and tells the actions of the characters by referring to their names. It sounds like someone outside of the events is telling the story.
What are literary elements in a story? (Hint: There are 4)
Setting
Events
Characters Development
Conflict
What lesson can readers learn from Sammy's experience?
Once upon a time in a lush green forest, there lived a little squirrel named Sammy, known for his fluffy tail and bright eyes but also for being very shy. One sunny day, he overheard the other animals talking about a big storm coming, which made his tummy flutter with fear. However, instead of hiding in his nest, Sammy decided to be brave and check on his friends. He visited Bella the bunny and Freddy the fox, encouraging them to stay together for safety. They found a cozy cave to shelter in during the storm, sharing stories and laughter that made the scary weather feel less frightening. Sammy learned that true courage comes from helping others, and from that day on, he was known as the brave little squirrel who faced his fears for the sake of his friends.
C) True bravery often involves helping others.
What does the phrase "the wind plays tag" suggest about the wind?
The Friendly Wind
The wind plays tag with the leaves,
Whirling around like a dance that weaves.
Clouds are fluffy sheep in the sky,
As the sun smiles down, oh so high.
The river giggles as it flows,
Splashing gently wherever it goes.
Stars twinkle like bright eyes at night,
While the moon glows softly, shining bright.
B) It is friendly and playful.
What type of poem is "The Happy Garden"?
A) Free Verse
B) Haiku
C) Limerick
D) Rhymed Verse
In the garden where flowers grow,
Sunshine sparkles, and breezes blow.
Bees are buzzing, butterflies dance,
Nature’s beauty, a joyful chance.
Colors bright in every hue,
Roses red and violets blue.
Digging, planting, watch them thrive,
In this garden, joy’s alive!
D) Rhymed Verse
What is the POV of the story?
"Petey, Patrick, and Percival Pig" By: The Big Bad Wolf
Believe it or not, I'm not the villain they make me out to be. It all started with needing a cup of sugar for granny's birthday cake. First, I asked Petey Pig, the lazy one with the straw shack. The nerve of him refusing! So, I huffed to clear my head, and well, let's say straw isn't the strongest building material.
Next door lived Patrick with his flimsy stick house. Same story – sugar denial! By then, I was hungry, but granny's cake came first. Percival, the sensible pig with the brick house, finally came through. As we chatted about our grandmothers, those rude pigs, Petey and Patrick, barged in, accusing me of blowing down their houses!
Completely fake! I wouldn't hurt a fly. But before I could explain, they squealed "Big Bad Wolf!"
1st Person Point of View: The wolf is a character in the story.
Where does the story take place? How does this setting affect Max's adventure?
One sunny afternoon, a little puppy named Max wandered away from his home while chasing a butterfly. As he explored the park, he realized he was lost. Max felt scared and alone.
Just then, a friendly girl named Lily spotted him. She knelt down and said, “Don't worry, little puppy! I’ll help you find your way home.” Max wagged his tail happily. Together, they walked through the park, asking people if they knew where Max lived.
Finally, a kind man recognized Max and led them back to his house. Max barked joyfully when he saw his owner. “Thank you, Lily!” he said with a wag of his tail. From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends.
The story takes place in a park. The park allows Max to explore but also makes it easy for him to get lost.
What is the main theme of "The Little Seed"?
Once upon a time, in a vibrant garden, there was a little seed. The little seed dreamed of growing into a tall, strong tree. However, it was frightened of the unknown world outside the soil. Every day, the little seed watched as flowers bloomed and trees towered above it, and it wondered if it would ever be brave enough to break through the surface.
One day, a gentle breeze whispered to the little seed, “You must believe in yourself and take a leap of faith.” Inspired by the breeze's words, the little seed decided it was time to grow. With determination, it pushed against the soil. Slowly but surely, it broke through the surface and felt the warm sun on its leaves.
As the seasons changed, the little seed continued to grow. It faced storms and cold winters, but it never gave up. With each challenge, it became stronger. Eventually, it grew into a magnificent tree, providing shade and shelter to many creatures in the garden.
A) Fear of the unknown can hold you back.
How does the phrase "The river giggles as it flows" contribute to the poem?
The Friendly Wind
The wind plays tag with the leaves,
Whirling around like a dance that weaves.
Clouds are fluffy sheep in the sky,
As the sun smiles down, oh so high.
The river giggles as it flows,
Splashing gently wherever it goes.
Stars twinkle like bright eyes at night,
While the moon glows softly, shining bright.
B) It gives the river human-like qualities, making it more relatable.
What are the types of poems and their meanings?
Haiku- 5-7-5
Limerick- Funny
Rhyming- Rhyming words
Free Verse- No Rhyme/ Rhyme Scheme
From whose point of view is "The Brave Little Squirrel" told? Is it from Sammy's, the fox's, or a narrator's perspective? Explain your answer.
In a tall oak tree, there lived a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to explore but was always afraid of the big, scary world outside his tree. One day, while watching the birds fly, Sammy decided he wanted to be brave like them.
Summoning his courage, he climbed down from the tree and ventured into the meadow. As he explored, he found a shiny acorn. Just as he was about to pick it up, he heard a loud growl. A hungry fox was lurking nearby!
Terrified, Sammy froze. But then he remembered his quick legs. He darted away just in time, escaping the fox's grasp. After that, Sammy returned to his tree, feeling proud and brave. He realized that sometimes, facing your fears can lead to great adventures.
The story is told from a third-person narrator's perspective, as it describes Sammy's thoughts and actions without using "I" or "you."
How does the conflict in "The Lost Puppy" contribute to the overall story?
A) It shows that puppies should always stay at home.
B) It creates tension that leads to the friendship between Max and Lily.
C) It makes Max feel sad without any reason.
D) It has no effect on the story's outcome.
One sunny afternoon, a little puppy named Max wandered away from his home while chasing a butterfly. As he explored the park, he realized he was lost. Max felt scared and alone.
Just then, a friendly girl named Lily spotted him. She knelt down and said, “Don't worry, little puppy! I’ll help you find your way home.” Max wagged his tail happily. Together, they walked through the park, asking people if they knew where Max lived.
Finally, a kind man recognized Max and led them back to his house. Max barked joyfully when he saw his owner. “Thank you, Lily!” he said with a wag of his tail. From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends.
B) It creates tension that leads to the friendship between Max and Lily.
How does the ending of the story reinforce its theme?
Once upon a time, in a vibrant garden, there was a little seed. The little seed dreamed of growing into a tall, strong tree. However, it was frightened of the unknown world outside the soil. Every day, the little seed watched as flowers bloomed and trees towered above it, and it wondered if it would ever be brave enough to break through the surface.
One day, a gentle breeze whispered to the little seed, “You must believe in yourself and take a leap of faith.” Inspired by the breeze's words, the little seed decided it was time to grow. With determination, it pushed against the soil. Slowly but surely, it broke through the surface and felt the warm sun on its leaves.
As the seasons changed, the little seed continued to grow. It faced storms and cold winters, but it never gave up. With each challenge, it became stronger. Eventually, it grew into a magnificent tree, providing shade and shelter to many creatures in the garden.
B) The little seed becomes a tree, showing its growth and bravery.
What effect does the line "Stars twinkle like bright eyes at night" have on the reader?
The Friendly Wind
The wind plays tag with the leaves,
Whirling around like a dance that weaves.
Clouds are fluffy sheep in the sky,
As the sun smiles down, oh so high.
The river giggles as it flows,
Splashing gently wherever it goes.
Stars twinkle like bright eyes at night,
While the moon glows softly, shining bright.
B) It creates a sense of wonder and beauty.
How is the poem structured? How many stanzas does it have, and what is the pattern of the lines?
The wind whispers softly through the trees,
Dancing with leaves, carrying the breeze.
It sings a sweet song, a gentle tune,
Playing with shadows beneath the moon.
It carries the scent of flowers in bloom,
Bringing the promise of spring to the gloom.
With every gust, it tells a tale,
Of journeys far and adventures pale.
The poem has three stanzas with four lines each, following a consistent rhyme scheme, which gives it a rhythmic flow.
What is the perspective of Petey and Patrick toward the Wolf?
"Petey, Patrick, and Percival Pig" By: The Big Bad Wolf
Believe it or not, I'm not the villain they make me out to be. It all started with needing a cup of sugar for granny's birthday cake. First, I asked Petey Pig, the lazy one with the straw shack. The nerve of him refusing! So, I huffed to clear my head, and well, let's say straw isn't the strongest building material.
Next door lived Patrick with his flimsy stick house. Same story – sugar denial! By then, I was hungry, but granny's cake came first. Percival, the sensible pig with the brick house, finally came through. As we chatted about our grandmothers, those rude pigs, Petey and Patrick, barged in, accusing me of blowing down their houses!
Completely fake! I wouldn't hurt a fly. But before I could explain, they squealed "Big Bad Wolf!"
Petey and Patrick’s perspective is that the wolf is big and bad because he blew their houses down.
How does Max's character change throughout "The Lost Puppy"?
One sunny afternoon, a little puppy named Max wandered away from his home while chasing a butterfly. As he explored the park, he realized he was lost. Max felt scared and alone.
Just then, a friendly girl named Lily spotted him. She knelt down and said, “Don't worry, little puppy! I’ll help you find your way home.” Max wagged his tail happily. Together, they walked through the park, asking people if they knew where Max lived.
Finally, a kind man recognized Max and led them back to his house. Max barked joyfully when he saw his owner. “Thank you, Lily!” he said with a wag of his tail. From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends.
At the beginning, Max is curious and adventurous but becomes scared and anxious when he realizes he is lost. By the end of the story, he feels happy and grateful after being helped by Lily and reuniting with his owner, showing growth in his character through the experience.
In the story "The Lion and the Mouse," the lion helps the mouse after it accidentally wakes him up. Later, when the lion is caught in a hunter's net, the mouse remembers the lion's kindness and comes to help.
What is the theme of this story? Explain your answer using evidence from the text to support your reasoning.
Once upon a time, a mighty lion was napping under a tree when a little mouse accidentally ran across his nose. Startled, the lion caught the mouse in his paw.
The mouse trembled and begged, “Please let me go! I may help you one day!” The lion laughed but decided to release him.
Days later, the lion was trapped in a hunter's net and roared for help. Hearing the cries, the little mouse rushed to him and gnawed through the ropes.
Grateful, the lion said, “Thank you! I see that even the smallest friend can be of great help.”
From then on, the lion and the mouse were the best of friends, proving that kindness is never wasted.
Kindness is rewarded. The lion's initial act of kindness leads to the mouse helping him later
Name all the figurative language and their definitions. (Hint: There are 6)
Simile: comparing two things using like or as
Metaphor: Comparing two things, something is something else
Hyperbole: An exaggeration
Idiom: A saying or expression that is not literal in meaning
Alliteration: The repetition of an initial consonant sound
Personation: Giving human characteristics to a non-human thing
How does the structure of the poem "The Wind" contribute to its overall meaning or theme?
A) The poem's short lines make it difficult to understand.
B) The three stanzas with four lines each create a rhythmic flow that mirrors the gentle movement of the wind.
C) The lack of rhyme makes it sound chaotic.
D) The poem has no clear structure, which confuses the reader.
The wind whispers softly through the trees,
Dancing with leaves, carrying the breeze.
It sings a sweet song, a gentle tune,
Playing with shadows beneath the moon.
It carries the scent of flowers in bloom,
Bringing the promise of spring to the gloom.
With every gust, it tells a tale,
Of journeys far and adventures pale.
B) The three stanzas with four lines each create a rhythmic flow that mirrors the gentle movement of the wind.
How do Sammy's feelings about exploring differ from the fox's feelings about hunting? What does this tell us about their perspectives?
In a tall oak tree, there lived a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to explore but was always afraid of the big, scary world outside his tree. One day, while watching the birds fly, Sammy decided he wanted to be brave like them.
Summoning his courage, he climbed down from the tree and ventured into the meadow. As he explored, he found a shiny acorn. Just as he was about to pick it up, he heard a loud growl. A hungry fox was lurking nearby!
Terrified, Sammy froze. But then he remembered his quick legs. He darted away just in time, escaping the fox's grasp. After that, Sammy returned to his tree, feeling proud and brave. He realized that sometimes, facing your fears can lead to great adventures.
Sammy feels excited but scared about exploring, while the fox feels determined and focused on his hunt. This contrast shows the different motivations driving each character.
What are the main events in "The Lost Puppy"? List them in order using plot structure.
One sunny afternoon, a little puppy named Max wandered away from his home while chasing a butterfly. As he explored the park, he realized he was lost. Max felt scared and alone.
Just then, a friendly girl named Lily spotted him. She knelt down and said, “Don't worry, little puppy! I’ll help you find your way home.” Max wagged his tail happily. Together, they walked through the park, asking people if they knew where Max lived.
Finally, a kind man recognized Max and led them back to his house. Max barked joyfully when he saw his owner. “Thank you, Lily!” he said with a wag of his tail. From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends.
Beginning:
Rising Action:
Climax: