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.

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

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.

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.

What phrase is repeated in each stanza of the poem?

• Watch your step

• Keep trying

• See it through

• Never give up

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

• Failure

• Struggles

• Challenges

• Persistence

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

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.

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

: 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.