Sick
The speaker in this poem is a young child who -
does not want to go to school.
Which lines in the poem rhyme in stanza 1?
Line 2 (cheering) and Line 4 (nearing)
Lines 5 through 8 suggest that the speaker feels -
surprised.
Which lines from the poem rhyme in stanza 2?
Lines 2 (beat) and 3 (feet)
Lines 4 (heart) and 5 (start)
This poem is an example of narrative poetry mostly because it -
tells a story.
In line 11, disguised means -
hidden.
This poem is an example of narrative poetry mostly because it -
tells a story.
Read lines 2 through 5 of the poem. These lines help the reader picture -
the speaker feeling the music as it starts.
Which line from the poem shows that the speaker is pretending to be sick?
Lines 29 through 32
Which lines from stanza 2 shows that the speaker feels nervous?
Line 7 (my heart is doing somersaults)
The speaker in this poem is a young boy who -
In line 8, hot means -
which dance move is popular.
Read lines 29 through 32. The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker -
doesn't actually feels sick and was just trying to get out of going to school.
Each stanza in the poem describes -
a new event.
Read lines 9 through 12 of the poem. These lines help the reader picture -
how hard Cindy punched the speaker in the stomach.
In lines 2-17, the way the author placed the words is meant to show -
the movement made when people dance the salsa.
Read lines 15 and 16 from the poem. The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker -
is making up illnesses to try and get out of going to school
What is the speaker feeling throughout the poem? (SCR - use evidence to support your answer)
The speaker felt nervous in the beginning of the poem. She said "my heart is doing somersaults" and thought "as my team's only girl, I've got a lot to prove." After hitting the ball, she felt hopeful when she said, "I sense at last my star is on the move." She is starting to feel like she belongs.
What is the speaker feeling throughout the poem? (SCR - use evidence to support your answer)
The speaker felt surprised at first. After trying to take her lunch, he said "the last thing I expected was her calculated fist." Later on, the speaker felt regretful. He said, "I was quite sorry I messed with a pro." I bet he will never tease her like that again!
How does the speaker feel about dancing? Which lines from the poem support your answer?
The speaker enjoys it! Lines 14 through 17 show that the speaker tries out salsa dancing.