SIFT analysis- "Children Walk On Chairs"

How does the mood of the poem start?

• Excited and cheerful

• Worried and tense

• Calm and peaceful

What happens to the mood as the poem continues?

• It stays the same throughout the poem.

• It becomes more calm and admiring.

• It becomes more nervous and scared.

Why does the poet describe the sky as a “cotton mangle”?

• To show it is clear and sunny.

• To show it is heavy and filled with rain.

• To show it is colorful and bright.

How do the children move across the chairs?

• They run quickly without paying attention.

• They move carefully and balance on the chairs.

• They sit still and wait for help.

What do the children crossing the chairs represent in the poem?

• The children’s fun at school.

• The children’s bravery and ability to handle difficult situations.

• The children’s desire to play games.

What does the poet mean when he says the children “hover like bells”?

• The children are moving very slowly.

• The children are floating and balancing carefully.

• The children are making a lot of noise.

What is the purpose of the “makeshift bridge” in the poem?

• To help the children get across a flooded area.

• To build a new playground.

• To make a line for waiting.

How does the poet feel about the children’s actions at the end of the poem?

• The poet feels frustrated with them.

• The poet feels proud and touched by their courage.

• The poet feels indifferent and uninterested.

What does the poet compare the children to in the poem?

• Butterfish and finches to show their beauty and grace.

• Cars and trucks to show their speed.

• Teachers and students to show their roles.

What lesson do the children teach the adults in the poem?

• How to play games with friends.

• How to stay calm and find joy in tough situations.

• How to build a better classroom.