TURN, TURN, MY WHEEL

TURN, TURN, MY WHEEL

6th Grade

8 Qs

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TURN, TURN, MY WHEEL

TURN, TURN, MY WHEEL

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.4, RL.6.2, RL.7.5

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sandy Gonzalez

Used 112+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does the poet use personification in “Turn, Turn, My Wheel”?

The poet gives the tree human qualities to show that it respects and wants to protect the potter.

The poet gives the potter’s wheel human qualities to show how it turns smoothly in order to please the potter.

The poet gives the potter’s clothing human qualities to show how it responds to the potter’s energetic movement.

The poet gives the clay human qualities to show that it is compliant with the potter’s demands.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In line 22 of “Turn, Turn, My Wheel,” the speaker stands “in silence and apart” as the potter creates his work. Why is the speaker “silent”?

The speaker is in awe of the potter’s power and skill.

The speaker is frightened of the potter’s magical powers.

The speaker dislikes the final product.

The speaker wants to ask a question but is nervous.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does the first stanza (Lines 1-7) of “Turn, Turn, My Wheel” contribute to the development of its theme?

It demonstrates how happy the potter is to be outdoors.

It explains why the potter prefers the kind of clay he is using.

It shows that the potter knows he can control the clay.

It suggests that the potter wants to work as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which lines from the poem supports personification?

Without a pause, without a sound” (Line 2)

"Follows the motion of my hand (Line 5)

“The quilted sunshine and leaf-shade” (Line 11)

A figure woven in tapestry” (Line 14

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In the context of the poem, why do people succeed? Why is the potter successful? What does the speaker find so unique about the potter’s talent and craft?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The central meaning or dominant message the poet is trying to deliver to the reader.

Theme

Tone

Verse

Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What structure is poetry written in?

Sentences & paragraphs

Sentences & stanzas

Lines & paragraphs

Lines & stanzas

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the narrator of a poem called?

Author

Speaker

Narrator

Main character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5