Sliding into the Future

Line 3 helps the reader understand —

• a) why Marco visits the park often

• b) why the speaker is excited to go to the park

• c) how Marco sounds when he laughs

• d) when Marco and the speaker are going to the park

Which line from the poem best identifies the poem is written from the first-person point of view?

• a) I held Marco’s hand tightly as he led me to the park. (line 1)

• b) Hopping, skipping, jumping down the sidewalk, (line 2)

• c) But this bright, beautiful summer day (line 7)

• d) with open arms at the foot of the mountain. (line 24)

Marco's words in line 10 and 15 shows that he is-​ (a)  

• worried the speaker will give up.
• hopeful about the speaker's future
• eager to help the speaker.

Marco’s action in lines 23 and 24 shows that he —

​ (a)  

• wants to encourage the speaker.
• enjoys talking to the speaker.
• is nervous about the speaker's skills.

Which detail from the poem reveals that the speaker is nervous?

• a) Today was the day. (line 4)

• b) I stared up at the steps on the ladder, (line 11)

• c) the butterflies beginning to flip in my belly. (line 13)

• d) I pushed myself down (line 26)

The alliteration in line 11 —

• a) creates rhythm to highlight the quick movements of the children

• b) describes the summer evening setting

• c) develops the relationship between the children and Gramma Lydia

• d) emphasizes the dark and shadowy evening

The imagery in line 3 helps the reader visualize —

• a) the actions of the children as they play in the yard

• b) Gramma Lydia’s surprise when she notices rabbits

• c) the appearance of the moonlight on a summer evening

• d) Gramma Lydia’s appearance as she runs across the yard

The third-person point of view helps the reader understand —

• a) why the characters enjoy summer evenings

• b) why Gramma Lydia enjoys playing with her grandchildren

• c) the thoughts of only the grandchildren in the poem

• d) the joyful feelings of the characters in the poem

Which prediction can be made about Gramma Lydia?

• a) She will become tired the next time she plays with her grandchildren.

• b) She will engage in other playful activities with her grandchildren.

• c) She will help her grandchildren when they are faced with difficult tasks.

• d) She will encourage her grandchildren to plant more flowers in the yard.

Complete the table by selecting whether "Sliding into the Future," "Midnight Hide and Seek," or both poems express each theme.

Groups:

(a) Sliding into the Future

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(b) Midnight Hide and Seek

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(c) Both

• Allow

• A person is never to old to have fun.

• Life has unexpected challenges.

• Fear can be overcome.