Read this line from the poem. (keep your bikes on your own side) The space in this line is most likely used to

• show how fences separate people

• create a sense of irritation

• show that two people are talking

• suggest the speaker is confused

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The placement of the word “FENCE” in the poem indicates

• what a fence looks like

• where a fence should be

• how a fence divides space

• why some people like fences

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Read these lines from the poem about a row of saplings: "a ragged row of curving stems (of rough sweet bark), of vining twines and branching tangles,"

These lines suggest the saplings are different from a fence because the

• take up more space than a fence

• look more interesting than a fence

• can be more dangerous than a fence

• are more difficult to care for than a fence

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The poet most likely includes birds in the poem to indicate that they

• build their nests with leaves

• quickly move into friendly neighborhoods

• bring noise to their surroundings

• happily share space in trees

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which example of repetition in the poem best suggests a sense of sharing?

• "to tell the street / where the street should be"

• "that side's you / this side's me"

• “raising a row of sapling green / a ragged row of curving stems”

• “tree to tree / tree to tree”

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which theme statement best supports the poem "Neighbors" by Michael Spooner?

• It is important to maintain personal boundaries in relationships.

• True community is created through sharing and connection.

• Fences are necessary to protect one's property.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2