Theme/Poetry
What is a narrative poem?
type of poetry that tells a story
What is a central idea?
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
"I throw down so hard,
the fiberglass trembles" (line 9).
Personification
What is an internal conflict?
A conflict affecting a character from within themselves (thoughts & feelings).
Identify the Point-of-View:
I felt a wave of excitement as I stepped onto the stage. My heart raced, and I couldn’t wait to begin the performance.
First-Person
Why did the author have both Venus and Serena Williams say "The Williams sisters" together in Double Doubles?
To show they are united and share the game like they share their name
How do you find the central idea?
Ask yourself what this story is mostly about, and find evidence to support your claim
What kind of figurative language is used here?:
"The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor
What is an external conflict?
A conflict affecting a character outside of themselves.
Man v man
man v nature
man v society
man v nature
Name the Point-Of-View
Samantha walked into the room, nervous but excited. She hoped everything would go smoothly, but she wasn’t sure what to expect. Everyone started at her.
Third-person limited
What are 2 key features of two-voice poetry?
-Two people performing
-Some lines spoken at the same time
What is the central idea of this passage?
By reusing materials such as paper, plastic, and metal, we can conserve resources and lower pollution. Many communities have recycling programs to make it easier for people to recycle, and they encourage everyone to participate.
It is important to recycle to conserve resources and lower pollution
Name all things being personified in the passage below:
The morning sun peeked over the horizon, stretching its golden fingers across the sky. The birds sang cheerfully, greeting the new day with their sweet songs. The breeze danced playfully through the grass, making it ripple like waves on the ocean. The flowers seemed to smile, their petals opening wide to soak in the warmth.
The sun, birds, breeze, and flowers
What can you infer about the speaker based on lines 16–18 of “At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk”?
"The gym is a loud, crowded circus. My stomach is a roller coaster. My head, a carousel"
He is feeling nervous
Name the POV:
You take a deep breath and look around. The crowd is cheering, and you know this is your moment to shine
Second-person
What is the theme of this passage?
Tom and his friends decided to clean up the park together. They worked hard all afternoon, and by the end of the day, the park looked beautiful. Tom realized how great it felt to help others.
Teamwork and helping others
Which sentence includes the main idea of the passage?
Honeybees are essential to the environment. They help pollinate flowers and crops, allowing plants to reproduce. Without bees, many of the foods we rely on, such as fruits and vegetables, would not be able to grow.
Honeybees are essential to the environment.
What is the impact of personification in this sentence?
The old house stood quietly at the end of the street, its windows staring out like tired eyes. The wind moaned as it passed through the cracks in the walls, whispering stories of long-forgotten days. The creaky floorboards groaned beneath the weight of time, as if the house itself was sighing, wishing for days when it was full of laughter and life.
Allows the reader to visualize the house and empathize with it as if it were a person
What internal conflict is Jamie dancing?
Jamie stood at the edge of the stage, her hands shaking. She could hear the crowd whispering, waiting for her to begin. Her heart raced, and doubt crept into her mind. What if I mess up? she thought.
She is feeling nervous
Name the POV
Mark and Lisa both sat in their classrooms, unaware that they would soon cross paths. Mark was nervous about the upcoming test, while Lisa was daydreaming about the weekend.
Third-Person-Omniscient
What is the theme of this passage?
Jack worked hard all week to finish his science project. When he finally presented it to the class, his teacher praised him for his effort and creativity. Jack felt proud that all his hard work paid off.
Hard work pays off
Which sentence best summarizes the central idea of the passage?
Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the planet’s temperature to rise. This leads to melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather patterns. The Earth’s climate is changing due to human activities.
The Earth’s climate is changing due to human activities.
What two things are being compared in this extended metaphor?
Life is a race, and each day is another lap around the track. Some days, the finish line feels far away, and the hurdles seem impossible to overcome. But with every step, we build momentum. We may stumble or lose our footing, but we get back up and push forward, knowing that the goal is within reach. The track may twist and turn, but the journey is just as important as the destination. As we cross the finish line, we realize the strength we gained along the way was worth the effort.
Life and a Race
What external conflict is the character facing?
On the other side of the stage, her best friend, Sarah, smiled at her. Jamie still couldn’t shake the nervous feeling inside. She had practiced for weeks despite her busy schedule that kept her late at school.
Her busy schedule that did not allow her time to practice
Name the POV:
She walked along the quiet path, her mind racing with thoughts. Every step seemed to echo in the stillness of the morning, and for a moment, she felt completely alone. She wondered if others ever felt this way too—lost in their own thoughts, separated from the world around them. She thought of me, but her thoughts didn't stay long. As she reached the end of the path, a calmness washed over her.
First-Person