2/3/23 Warning- Poetry Comprehension

Why is there a “glowing light” behind the houses?

• Flames are nearing the neighborhood.

• Headlights from a car are shining on the people.

• Someone is trying to warn the neighbors.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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Read these lines from the poem.

A pat on the back. A yell. “Hooray!”

These lines reveal that the speaker’s neighbors –

• are surprised they are alive

• are glad Johnny can ride a bike

• appreciate what he has done

• can be easily misled

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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Based on the information provided in the selection, the reader can conclude that the people being saved from harm is the result of

• a patriot who cared about his country

• the quick actions of a single person

• an old woman hoping to save the people around her

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

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How many lines are in this poem?

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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How many stanzas are in this poem?

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is the mood of this poem?

• funny

• serious

• rude

• angry

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which line from stanza three is an example of repetition?

• Line 9

• Line 10

• Line 11

• Line 13

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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Which idea is supported by the poem?

• Warning people of danger is important.

• A midnight ride takes careful planning and organizing.

• People don't like to be helped.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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This poem tells a story. What type of poem is this?

• Lyric

• Free Verse

• Narrative

• Humorous

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Read the dictionary entry for the word spot.

1. an area marred or marked (as by dirt)

2. a small quantity or amount

3. to locate or see

Which definition best fits the way the word spot is used in line 2?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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