U2W5 Genre

True or False:

"A Simple Plan" is a narrative poem because it tells a story and has dialogue between two characters.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.5.3B

True or False:

"Rescue" is a narrative poem because there is not set line length or rhyming patterns.

• True

• False

Which of the following words is repeated in the poem "Rescue" to emphasize meaning?

• waves

• tablecloth

• spill

• boat

The word "park" is a homograph. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not have the same pronunciation.

What is the meaning of park as used in this line from the poem "A Simple Plan"?

And in the park no games to play-

I'd wonder what was wrong.

• To place or leave something.

• Land set apart for recreation.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The word "spell" is a homograph. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not have the same pronunciation.

What is the meaning of spell as used in this line from the poem "Rescue"?

Just as one spill can spell disaster,

One boat can bring back life.

• To result in serious problems.

• To name the letters of in order.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following types of poetry is defined as telling a story, has characters and dialogue, and can rhyme?

• Narrative Poetry

• Free Verse

Which of the following types of poetry is defined as shares ideas and feelings with no set rhyming pattern or rhythm, and has no set line length?

• Narrative Poetry

• Free Verse

Which of the following words are examples of rhyming words from the poem "A Simple Plan"?

• time; seen

• laugh; smile

• myself; see

• plot; lot

True or False:

The theme of a poem is the big idea or message that the poet wishes to communicate.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of "A Simple Plan"?

• Individuals cannot make a difference.

• Helping to make the world better gives life purpose and meaning.

• People cannot be motivated to accomplish goals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2