Middle School Musings

How are heartbeats described in the poem?

• Sluggish and slow

• Calm and steady

• Rapid and drumming

• Silent and still

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the word "affliction" mean in the second stanza?

• A joyful moment

• A challenging experience

• A colorful drawing

• A friendly conversation

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the phrase "Metaphors of growth on every page" imply about the overall theme of the poem?

• The importance of laughter

• The challenges of middle school

• The joy of making friends

• The excitement of learning and development

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the word "abrupt" in the third stanza suggest about the unfolding of lessons?

• Slow and gradual

• Predictable and routine

• Sudden and unexpected

• Boring and monotonous

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the metaphor used to describe life in middle school in the first stanza?

• A calm river

• A buzzing hive

• A quiet library

• A dark cave

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the line "Each challenge faced helps doubts abate" in the third stanza contribute to the theme of the poem?

• It emphasizes the ease of facing challenges.

• It highlights the importance of avoiding challenges.

• It suggests that facing challenges reduces uncertainties.

• It implies that challenges are insurmountable.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the significance of the phrase "In this playground of laughter and cheer" in the fourth stanza?

• It emphasizes the seriousness of middle school.

• It suggests a joyful and positive atmosphere.

• It implies a quiet and somber environment.

• It highlights a lack of social interactions.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the phrase "Like shadows lurking, always near" in the second stanza suggest about the emotions of students in middle school?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Joy

• Confidence

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the phrase "Metaphors of growth on every page" connect to the idea of middle school life being a vibrant stage?

• It suggests that growth is only found in books.

• It implies that growth is a constant part of the middle school experience.

• It indicates that growth is limited to specific moments.

• It suggests that growth is irrelevant to the middle school journey.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the metaphor "a journey wild, yet brave" in the poem suggest about the challenges of middle school?

• Challenges are easy and predictable.

• Challenges are boring and monotonous.

• Challenges are unpredictable but require courage.

• Challenges are always enjoyable and fun.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5