Early African American Poets

Which word goes with "the main point"?

• Eventually

• Witnessed

• Theme

Which sentence is an example of the word "themes"?

• The book was mostly about why it matters to be kind to others.

• The book had 12 chapters, and it was about 600 pages long.

Which word goes with "a book in stores"?

• assistance

• published

Which sentence is an example of the word "published"?

• Marcy's long article appeared in her school's newspaper today.

• Marcy is still working on her article for her school's newspaper.

Which word goes with "after a long wait"?

• Witnessed

• Eventually

Which sentence is an example of the word "eventually"?

• Ted wishes he could get a new car, because his old car isn't working well now.

• It took many months, but Ted finally saved up enough money to buy a new car.

Which word goes with "watched it take place"?

• witnessed

• themes

Which sentence is an example of the word "witnessed"?

• Keith looked in the dictionary to find the meaning of a word that was in the story.

• Keith looked up just as the woman walking in front of him tripped and fell down.

Which sentence is an example of the word "assistance"?

• Haley made the filling for the pies while her grandma made the crust.

• Haley made three blueberry pies all by herself this afternoon.

Which word goes with "lend a hand"?

• assistance

• eventually