Sept 2: Poetry

​Learning Objective:

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-​I can use the text to determine the meaning of an unknown word

-I can explain the poet’s use of sound devices and figurative language.

​Context Clues are clues in the text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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There are ​different types of context clues:

1. ​Definition-when the meaning of the word is given directly in the text.

For example: ​Mrs. Payne is an affable principal. She is very friendly.

2. ​Synonym- another word is given in place of the unfamiliar word.

For example: ​Mrs. Payne is quite affable. She reminds me of Ms. Cherry, she was always so kind.

3. ​Antonym- the opposite word is used in place of the word

For example: ​I miss Mrs. Payne who is always affable. Our substitute principal is mean and cranky.

​4. Example- when an example of the word is given to help you figure out the meaning of the unfamiliar word

For example: ​Mrs. Payne is an affable principal. She knows everybody's name and is very approachable.

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5. ​Inference- when you need to use your schema/background knowledge plus clues from the text to figure out the meaning of the unfamiliar word

For example: ​You don't need to worry about talking to Mrs. Payne. She is an affable principal.

​The Spider and the Fly

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1 "Will you walk into my parlor?" said a spider to a fly;"

2 'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.

3 The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,

4 And I have many pretty things to show when you are there."

5 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "to ask me is in vain,

6 For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."

Multiple Choice

"Will you walk into my parlor?" said a spider to a fly;"

'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.

The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,

And I have many pretty things to show when you are there."

"Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "to ask me is in vain,

For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."

Which lines do not rhyme?

• 1 & 2

• 2 & 3

• 3 & 4

• 5 & 6

Multiple Choice

"Will you walk into my parlor?" said a spider to a fly;"

'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.

The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,

And I have many pretty things to show when you are there."

"Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "to ask me is in vain,

For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."

What is the rhyme scheme?

• ABCABC

• ABABAB

• AABBCC

• AAABBB

Open Ended

"Will you walk into my parlor?" said a spider to a fly;"

'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.

The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,

And I have many pretty things to show when you are there."

"Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "to ask me is in vain,

For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."

What do you think parlor means in lines 1, 2, and 3?

Open Ended

"Will you walk into my parlor?" said a spider to a fly;"

'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.

The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,

And I have many pretty things to show when you are there."

"Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "to ask me is in vain,

For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."

What clue words tell you that parlor probably means some kind of room in a home?

Open Ended

What do you think the first stanza is about?

​7 "I'm sure you must be weary, with soaring up so high,

8 Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the spider to the fly.

9 "There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin;

10 And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in."

11 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "for I've often heard it said,

12 They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"

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Open Ended

7 "I'm sure you must be weary, with soaring up so high,

8 Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the spider to the fly.

9 "There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin;

10 And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in."

11 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "for I've often heard it said,

12 They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"

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Name 2 rhyming words from this stanza.

Multiple Choice

7 "I'm sure you must be weary, with soaring up so high,

8 Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the spider to the fly.

9 "There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin;

10 And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in."

11 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "for I've often heard it said,

12 They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"

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What does weary mean in line 7?

• happy

• excited

• tired

• interested

Multiple Choice

7 "I'm sure you must be weary, with soaring up so high,

8 Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the spider to the fly.

9 "There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin;

10 And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in."

11 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "for I've often heard it said,

12 They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"

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Which lines gave you a clue that weary means tired?

• lines 7 & 8

• lines 8 & 9

• lines 10 & 11

• lines 11 & 12

Poll

Do you think the fly has anything to be worried about?

• No, the spider is just being friendly.

• Yes, the spider wants to eat him.

• No, they've known each other for awhile.

• Yes, the fly is too weak to defend himself.

​13 Said the cunning spider to the fly, "Dear friend, what shall I do,

14 To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you?

15 I have, within my pantry, good store of all that's nice;

16 I'm sure you're very welcome – will you please to take a slice?"

17 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "kind sir, that cannot be,

18 "I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see."

Multiple Select

13 Said the cunning spider to the fly, "Dear friend, what shall I do,

Based on stanzas 1, 2, and 3. What word below means cunning in line 13?

• sly

• devious

• scheming

• nice

Open Ended

13 Said the cunning spider to the fly, "Dear friend, what shall I do,

14 To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you?

15 I have, within my pantry, good store of all that's nice;

16 I'm sure you're very welcome – will you please to take a slice?"

17 "Oh no, no!" said the little fly, "kind sir, that cannot be,

18 "I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see."

What is the spider doing now to lure the fly inside?

Poll

Do you think the fly will finally give in to the spider?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What do you think the spider will try next?