A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long

Front

What can you infer about the speaker as a child based on the poem?

Back

The speaker was a dreamer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Which word best describes the speaker’s feelings about her childhood?

Back

Nostalgic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What effect does the form of the poem create?

Back

The effect of natural speech.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

Why does the poet include the detail about Mrs. Long going to the big library?

Back

To reveal something about Mrs. Long’s character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does the phrase 'Hat in hand' mean?

Back

Humbly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long'?

Back

The importance of literature and the impact of a librarian.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does the speaker's relationship with Mrs. Long influence her love for reading?

Back

Mrs. Long nurtured the speaker's passion for books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What literary device is used in the poem to convey emotions?

Back

Imagery.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What does the speaker's nostalgia reveal about her childhood experiences?

Back

It indicates a fondness for her past and the joy of reading.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the poem reflect the speaker's identity?

Back

It shows her growth and connection to literature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2