Today (Poem by Lenore Hetrick)

Look and the dictionary entry for the word flaunt.

1: to wave or flutter to show something off

2: to show defiance against something or some one

3: flashy way of dressing

4: to display for people to see

Which definition best matches the way flaunt is used in stanza 3?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

The poet uses personification in lines 5-6 to help the reader understand?

• the flag is being blown through the city by the wind

• the flag is laying flat against the pole

• the flag is being raised on a flag pole

• the flag is on a pole blowing in the wind

Which of the following is the best summary for this poem?

• People today honor George Washington for what he has done for the country. They honor him by flying flags, singing, and talking about him. Presidents Day in February is celebrated to honor the father of our land George Washington.

• Presidents Day in February is only celebrated so we can get the day off. The only president that is honored is George Washington. We honor him by flying flags, singing, and talking about him.

• George Washington was important to our country and we should honor him with many celebrations. He did great things for our country during colonial times.

• People today honor George Washington for what he has done for the country. President's Day is celebrated in February.

What is one important effect the rhyme scheme has on the poem?

• it gives the poem a rhythm or beat

• it makes it sound nice

• it shows the author can rhyme

• it adds to the mental picture the reader creates.

Read the following lines of the poem.

Toady in every city our flag

Is flying proud and high,

Its colors standing out against

The February sky.

Why does the poet include this stanza?

• to show that it is a cloudy day on Presidents Day

• to show how important the flag is to our country

• to help the reader know why George Washington is so important

• to help the reader picture the bright colors of the flag

Using the clues in stanza 4 what does the word enduring mean?

• stopping

• burning bright

• long lasting

• suffering

Based on the poem the reader can conclude --

• Our flag is an important symbol for our country.

• American like to honor people from the Colonial Era.

• George Washington is not very well liked in America.

• George Washington is a important person in American history.

The reader can determine this poem is written from

• first person with a narrator

• third person from an kids perspective

• third person from an outside narrator

• first person from a kids perspective

What is the theme of this poem?

• George Washington is a honorable man in American history.

• Our flag is better than other countries flags.

• George Washington caused many problems in America.

• Our flag looks really bright against the February sky.

How does the picture around the poem connect to the topic of the poem?

• To make the readers feel like they are living in the Colonial Era.

• To show what George Washington looked like to the poet.

• To show all the great things George Washington did for our country.

• It shows who is honored on Presidents Day.