Poetry

Poetry Task Card #1:

The poet's use of repetition and regular rhyme scheme help create the poem's --

• imagery

• rhythm

• conflict

• tone

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Poetry Task Card #2:

The second stanza is important to the poem, because --

• it explains what caused Columbus's motivation to explore.

• it describes fictional tales that frightened the boy.

• it helps the reader understand why the sailors told stories.

• it encourages the reader to live an adventurous life.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Poetry Task Card #3:

The tone of the poem is --

• abashed

• apathetic

• vexed

• serene

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Poetry Task Card #4:

Which theme is explored in the poem?

• True friends stick with you in good and bad times.

• Sometimes people leave you in your worst times.

• People like to be around positivity not negativity.

• All you need in life is a good, true friend.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Poetry Task Card #5:

Based on the details in the poem, the reader can conclude that the speaker --

• enjoys doing nothing but watching nature and resting.

• enjoys quietly fishing from his boat in the river.

• takes a long nap on the river bank.

• is saddened by the nightfall.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Poetry Task Card #6:

In the first stanza, the poet uses similes to emphasize --

• the rarity of the four-leaf clover.

• the perseverance required to find a four-leaf clover.

• the beauty of the area to find four-leaf clovers.

• the value in finding a four-leaf clover.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Poetry Task Card #7:

In the poem, the poet uses the metaphor of a key to emphasize that --

• keeping things safe is important.

• using good manners can open doors.

• being kind takes a lot of work to do.

• good manners should remain hidden until you need them.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Poetry Task Card #7:

Based on the details in the poem, the reader can conclude that --

• having a positive attitude at school will make it go faster and easier.

• the students think school is too hard and it should be easier.

• the students think some of the teacher's expectations are unreasonable.

• happiness depends on how well you succeed.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Poetry Task Card #9:

Which line from the poem best expresses why the speaker feels you should confide in a friend?

• When you're tired and worn at the close of day

• No troubles exist that time cannot mend

• Perhaps he too may have walked the same road

• For someone who willingly lends you an ear

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Poetry Task Card #10:

Dividing the poem into 2 stanzas allows the poet to --

• emphasize how critical love is in life.

• describe how important the sun is to the world.

• leave the reader in suspense about the night's eyes.

• compare the lack of sun to how someone feels when they are heartbroken.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5