Reflect on the narrative poems about Cesar Chavez by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and the informational narrative about Dolores Huerta. The word powerlessness is used to describe migrant workers. What does the suffix "-ness" add to the meaning of "powerless" in the context of these narratives?

It turns the adjective, powerless, into a noun indicating a state or condition of being powerless.

It signifies an action or process related to being powerless.

It creates a place associated with powerlessness.

It forms an adjective meaning full of powerlessness.

While reading the informational narrative about Dolores Huerta, consider the effect of the suffix "-ment" in the word "employment."

It indicates a state or condition resulting from being employed.

It suggests an ongoing action of employing.

It describes a place where employment occurs.

It forms an adjective related to employment.

Analyze how the suffix "-ity" changes the word "common" into "community" in the context of Dolores Huerta. What does this transformation imply about the concept of common people in her movement?

It turns the adjective into a noun representing a state or quality, of mutual respect for others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals in Huerta's movements.

It indicates an ongoing action related to mutual respect for others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

It describes a place related to, focusing on mutual respect for others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals in the geographical and cultural settings in the narrative.

It forms an adjective meaning full of common characteristics, highlighting the distinctive traits of the migrant workers.

Explore the use of metaphor in Carmen T. Bernier-Grand's narrative poems about Cesar Chavez. How does it enhance the reader's experience?

By comparing two unlike things to enhance understanding, Chavez voice was soft and sweet like pan dulce, which means sweet bread.

By appealing to the senses, making the fields and workers more vivid and relatable

By repeating initial consonant sounds to create musical effects

Develop a new word using the suffix "-ness" and analyze its meaning. Consider the word "dark" and transform it.

Darkness: the state or quality of being dark, often used to describe challenging times in Chavez's activism.

Darkment: the process of becoming dark, reflecting the struggles faced during labor rights movements.

Darkity: the ongoing action of darkening, symbolizing the gradual challenges in social justice.

Darktion: a place characterized by darkness, akin to the harsh conditions faced by farm workers.

Plan a short narrative poem about Cesar Chavez that utilizes alliteration effectively. Explain how this poetic element enhances the theme of the poem.

A poem about the monumental achievements of Cesar Chavez using 'm' sounds to mimic the majesty and massiveness of his impact.

A poem about the struggles and strikes started by Cesar Chavez, emphasizing the suddenness and intensity of his movements.

A poem describing the peaceful protests led by Cesar Chavez, using words like 'light' and 'love' to create a soothing tone.

A poem about the happiness brought by Cesar Chavez's victories without using any specific sound repetitively.

Conduct an analysis of the suffix "-dom" in the context of the word "freedom." What deeper meanings or connotations does this suffix add to the concept of "free"?

It suggests a state or quality of being free, often implying a hard-won status.

It implies a realm or place where freedom is paramount.

It denotes an ongoing action of freeing oneself or others.

It transforms the adjective free into a verb meaning to free.

How does free verse poetry, as used in narrative poems about Cesar Chavez by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, differ from traditional forms in terms of structure and rhythm?

Free verse poetry allows for an irregular meter and does not require rhyme.

Free verse poetry adheres strictly to meter and rhyme schemes.

Free verse poetry uses rhyming couplets as its main structure.

There is no difference; free verse is a type of traditional poetry.

How does the use of free verse in Carmen T. Bernier-Grand's narrative poems about Cesar Chavez enhance the portrayal of his life and struggles?

It allows the poet more freedom to express thoughts and emotions fluidly, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of Chavez's activism.

It restricts the poet to predefined forms, enhancing discipline in writing, thus mirroring the structured approach Chavez took in his campaigns.

It makes poems easier to memorize due to regular rhythms, helping readers remember key events in Chavez's life.

It appeals more to audiences who prefer classical poetry styles, connecting historical activism with traditional literary forms.

How does the use of the suffix "-ness" in the word "tirelessness" in Carmen T. Bernier-Grand's narrative poems about Cesar Chavez reflect his dedication to activism?

It indicates a state or quality of being tirelessly active.

It suggests an ongoing action of never tiring.

It describes a place characterized by continuous effort.

It forms an adjective meaning full of energy.

Suffixes and Poetry

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, CCSS.RL.4.4, CCSS.RL.4.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

In the narrative about Delores Huerta, which suffix would you add to "wise" to describe the state or condition of being wise, reflecting the methods she used to establish a better life for migrant workers?

-ity

-dom

-tion

-ment

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

What does the suffix "-ness" imply when added to the word "powerlessness" in the context of how migrant workers felt about changing their working conditions?

State of being

Action or process

Quality of

Place or state

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which poetic element is primarily focused on the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry?

Metaphor

Meter

Alliteration

Imagery

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

While reading about Dolores Huerta, a student comes across various suffixes used to describe actions and processes. Choose the word that correctly uses the suffix "-ment" to indicate the action of establishing something.

Enjoyment

Establishment

Activeness

Kingdom

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Dolores Huerta helped organize voter registration drives in the Informational Social Studies narrative. What does the suffix "-tion" mean in a word like "registration"?

State of being

Action or process

Quality of

Place or state

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which poetic element is demonstrated by using words that start with the same consonant sound close together?

Onomatopoeia

Simile

Alliteration

Personification

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

In the narrative poem, "Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!", about Cesar Chavez by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, what does the suffix "-dom" in the word "freedom" signify, as used in the context of his activism?

Action or process

State or quality of being

Place or state

None of the above

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Suffixes and Poetry

20 questions

In the narrative about Delores Huerta, which suffix would you add to "wise" to describe the state or condition of being wise, reflecting the methods she used to establish a better life for migrant workers?

What does the suffix "-ness" imply when added to the word "powerlessness" in the context of how migrant workers felt about changing their working conditions?

Which poetic element is primarily focused on the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry?

While reading about Dolores Huerta, a student comes across various suffixes used to describe actions and processes. Choose the word that correctly uses the suffix "-ment" to indicate the action of establishing something.

Dolores Huerta helped organize voter registration drives in the Informational Social Studies narrative. What does the suffix "-tion" mean in a word like "registration"?

Which poetic element is demonstrated by using words that start with the same consonant sound close together?

In the narrative poem, "Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!", about Cesar Chavez by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, what does the suffix "-dom" in the word "freedom" signify, as used in the context of his activism?

Which poetic element is demonstrated by visually describing scenes, objects, or actions in narrative poems to create vivid images in the reader's mind?

In the informational narrative about Dolores Huerta, what does the suffix "-ity" suggest when added to the word "equal" used to describe what the National Farm Workers Association helped Chavez and the other migrant workers fight for?

Reflect on the narrative poems about Cesar Chavez by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and the informational narrative about Dolores Huerta. The word powerlessness is used to describe migrant workers. What does the suffix "-ness" add to the meaning of "powerless" in the context of these narratives?

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