Buttons Poem STAAR Review

The final line is important because it suggests that

• saying goodbye is often very difficult

• buttons usually come back at some point

• things are coming to a close or an end

• the poem is about more than just buttons

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the poem mainly about?

• Love will grow over the course of time.

• Buttons are important parts of our lives.

• Children will grow up and live their lives.

• A family can change as time passes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

To contrast to the first stanza, stanza three shows that once tightly fastened buttons-

• can come off

• will stay attached

• may try and fall

• won't unravel

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the dictionary definition on the side.

token\noun

1. 1. a thing serving as a visual representation of something.

2. 2. a characteristic sign or mark

3. 3. a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.

4. 4. the smallest meaningful unit of information.

Which definition of the word token is used in line 1?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Select two conclusions that describe the buttons in stanza 4.

• The buttons are difficult.

• The buttons are pineapples

• The buttons are eyes.

• The buttons are helpful.

• The buttons are loved.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

The poet uses the words "love token' and "keep close" to-

• suggest that buttons can be used for many things

• illustrate what buttons are like

• describe why the buttons are important

• show his fondness for the buttons

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which sentence states the theme?

• People feel sad when they lose buttons.

• All things must move on with time.

• Parents always love their children.

• Everything grows old.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Select the line that best supports the theme of the poem.

• "we will miss your bright shine, and miss your clack-clack"

• "the things that we love we keep close as can be"

• "but sometimes our love means we let them go free"

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The poet uses a simile in line 4 to-

• explain how the button is sewn down

• describe how permanent they hope the button is attached

• create an image of a stamp sticking on an envelope

• establish a sad mood that will carry throughout the poem

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

The poet's use of sensory language in line 11 is intended to help the reader-

• imagine the sound of a clock as time passes

• realize that time is not important

• understand what happens to the buttons

• know what the plans are at that time.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4