Four Short Weeks
What is the theme of lines 1-8?
New things can be scary (answers may vary)
How does the author use personification in the text.
He has bears talking and making plans.
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
What is an example of personification?
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.
The candy store.
I wish I had someone to console me. What is the meaning of console as it is used in the sentence?
Comfort
How is the problem in the passage resolved?
They make a waterfall.
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
helpful
How the author wants the reader to feel?
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
What is the speaker's attitude at the end of the poem?
Plan in advance to get projects done stress free.
Which statement best identifies the theme?
Working together and having perseverance can solve a problem.
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather
Mixed
What is figurative language?
Figurative language are terms and phrases which may not be literal but evoke feeling to the reader.
I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle. Mother put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier.
the grocery store
Lines 5-9 in the poem reveal the speaker...
feels anxious
What event in the story contributes to the rising action?
The bears try to divert the water and it doesn't work.
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
pests
They both compare two things, but simile uses like or as.
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!
car wash
How does the organization of the poem help develop the overall theme.
In chronological order to show how he was able to make a plan and be successful at it.
Provide a written summary of the story.
Answers may vary.
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
unattractive
What is an example of a metaphor?
Answers will vary.
It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken, and a group was playing softball on the diamond. Casey and I decided use the monkey bars until the teacher called us.
the playground