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Calling the Violet (STAAR Review)

Authored by Moeshia Salter

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 4+ times

Calling the Violet (STAAR Review)
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The first five (5) stanzas of this poem each include a(n)--

description of the signs of winter

explanation about why violets sleep

plea (begging) for violets to bloom during spring

conversation between the violet and the rain

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which line from the poem includes a metaphor?

Wings flutter and fly;--

All the birds call for you

Soft is the meadow-grass

Wrapped in your hand of green

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Why does the poet say that "May isn't May" without the violet?

The poet loves to collect flowers

The poet prefers spring to winter

The poet knows animals will appear when the violets do

The poet thinks the violet is especially beautiful in spring

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Why does the violet refuse to appear (show itself) at first?

It dislikes being rained upon

It feels too angry to show itself

It is too cold until the sun warms it

It is afraid of the birds flying around

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which lines from the poem rhyme?

Don't be afraid!

Lift your blue eyes

From the rock's mossy shade!

All the birds call for you

Out of the sky:

May is here, waiting

Softest of fleecy clouds

Float overhead

"Ready and waiting!"

Are winning you out

Now all is beautiful

Under the sky

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Based on the description in the poem, a violet is most likely--

clumpy and soft

tall with rough bark

waxy, thick, and glossy

small-flowered and colorful

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What is the poet's main message to the violet in the poem?

The violet is in danger

The poet misses the violet

The poet is angry with the violet

The violet is the most beautiful flower

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

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