See It Through Poem

What does the speaker think someone should do when up against trouble? Mark ALL the correct answers.

• Meet it squarely face to face.

• Lift up your chin and set your shoulders.

• Plant your feet and take a brace.

• Ask someone for help.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the small number called in this example?

Spite of all that you can do, ⁶

• an exponent

• a footnote

• six

• story line number

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do when you see a footnote?

Spite of all that you can do, ⁶

• Just keep reading

• Look at the bottom of the page to get more information

• Add it up with the other numbers

• Just notice it and keep reading.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does the phrase “fall still fighting” suggest readers should do if they “fail”?

• They should keep trying until failure is certain or they are overcome.

• They should give up so they don't fail.

• Keep walking up the stairs carefully so you don't fall.

• Watch your step so you don't fail.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What phrase is repeated in each stanza of the poem?

• Watch your step

• Keep trying

• See it through

• Never give up

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Mark ALL of the big ideas that relate to this poem.

• Failure

• Struggles

• Challenges

• Persistence

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the next sentence an example of for this poem?

People should remember to keep fighting through challenges, no matter how difficult they are.

• repetition

• metaphor

• theme

• Smart idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did you feel about the message or theme of this poem?

• I think it is a good lesson that can make me a better person in life.

• I think it is an ok lesson. I'm not sure if it will help me in life.

• I think it is not a lesson I need to learn.

• I think the lesson could help other people, but not me.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

How does the author’s use of the terms “grim” and “black” affect the meaning of the poem?

• by highlighting the hope that people might experience

• by highlighting the desire to avoid hard times and challenges

• by highlighting the difficulties and challenges a person might experience

• by highlighting the opportunities people have when experiencing a challenge

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

: What do you think the poem is about?

• A person wishing they had a better life.

• A person trying to tell a story.

• A person who cleaned a mansion with a crystal staircase.

• A person is giving someone advice about what to do when things get hard.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4