The Littlest Ant & Persistent

What is similar about the organizational structures in the “The Littlest Ant” and “Persistent”?

• They both have problem and solution structures emphasizing the importance of doing certain things at the right time 

• They both have a compare and contrast structure showing the differences between ants and humans

• They both have a cause and effect structure explaining why parents get frustrated when their kids don’t listen

• They both have sequential structures documenting the daily life of the protagonist 

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Which statement expresses ideas found in BOTH “The Littlest Ant” and “Persistent”?

Select two correct answers.

• Humans and ants are nothing alike

• You must know when it’s appropriate for certain behaviors

• Our elders can provide wisdom

• Sometimes it’s ok not to focus on the task at hand

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What is the most likely reason the poet includes the details in the last stanza (lines 38-42) of the poem?

• To convey Gabby’s desire to end daydreaming completely

• To emphasize that daydreams relate to what is important 

• To show that Gabby plans to stop daydreaming for a while

• To explain that daydreams are unreachable

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Part A:

What is the theme of the poem?

• A It is good to be honest when sharing your feelings. 

• B Events from history can be relevant today. 

• C Wise people listen more than they speak. 

• D There is a right time and place for imagination.

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Part B: Which line from the poem supports the answer to Part A?

• Teacher keeps an eye on me

  all week.

• “Talk to me, Gabby,” he says.

  “Tell me what’s wrong.

  I can see you’re not happy.”

• Still, sometimes you have to

  slide your daydreams

  in a drawer

  and let them wait until later,

• “Dreams are great things, Gabby,”

  he finally says.

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What is the most likely reason the poet uses personification in lines 24 and 25?

• Successful people often travel

• Successful people often imagine

• Successful people often create

• Successful people often communicate

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Which details belong in a summary of the poem?

• Gabby sigs, showing her irritation.

• The teacher keeps his eye on Gabby.

• The teacher taps his lip thinking of what to say.

• Gabby understands what he means.

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What is the most likely reason the author uses a first person point of view in the story?

• To express the teacher’s frustration with Gabby

• To explain why daydreaming is important

• To detail an event that helps Gabby learn a valuable lesson

• To explore Gabby’s thoughts on daydreaming

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How does the setting of the story contribute to the plot?

• The classroom is where Gabby daydreams, but she should be focusing on her studies.

• School is where daydreaming happens most.

• Gabby needed to have the conversation with Mr. Spicer

• The Wright brothers flew planes, so Gabby can do great things, too.

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How does the poet’s use of language in lines 17-19 contribute to the mood of the poem?

• By creating a humorous mood to emphasize Mr. Spicer’s playful personality

• By creating a gloomy mood that contrasts the poem’s overall tone

• By creating a hopeful mood that conveys good advice is important

• By creating an eerie mood that hints at the poem’s conclusion

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