Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

by Calvin Ortiz

​Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

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​By Robert Barry

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word trunk?

Barnaby said, “Let’s cut a hunk

    Off at the bottom, here at the trunk!”

But Mama Bear just shook her head

And sliced the treetop off instead.

• A body part

• shorts for swimming

• the wooden stem of a tree

• a small boat

Multiple Choice

What is the genre of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree?

• It is a drama.

• It is a narrative poem.

• It is free verse poetry.

• It is a lyrical poem.

Multiple Choice

Read the following line.

The tree touched the ceiling, then bent like a bow. 

The imagery appeals to the reader's sense of-

• taste

• touch

• smell

• sight

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word spied?

Later on that frosty night, 

Frisky Fox came into sight. 

He spied the treetop, 

Rubbed his chin, 

Opened and stuffed the top in. 

• overlooked

• missed

• ignored

• noticed

Multiple Choice

What is the main message of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree? Think of the repeated actions of the characters.

• Sharing is caring

• One person's trash is another person's treasure

• Recycling helps the environment

• Preparing carefully is important for Christmas

Multiple Choice

Read the lines from the poem.

Barnaby Bear was padding by---

It almost hit him in the eye. 

“Now who could throw a tree away 

So very close to Christmas Day?

What is the meaning of the idiom that is underlined?

• The tree almost fell on Barnaby Bear.

• Barnaby Bear ran into the tree.

• Barnaby Bear immediately noticed the tree.

• Barnaby Bear was struck by a tree limb.

Multiple Choice

Read the anchor chart before you answer the question.

Tone: Think, how does the poet feel?

The tone the poet conveys throughout the poem is-

• discouraging

• sincere

• gloomy

• joyful

Open Ended

What will Mr. Willowby probably do next year for Christmas?

Be sure to use C.U.P.S.