Exploring Fat Guy Poetry Performance Highlights

Who was announced as the winner of the 2010 state poetry reading?

• Todd Colby

• Johari Mackey

• Josh McGee

• Elsa Gunther

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CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the narrator's favorite dessert?

• Cookies

• Ice cream

• Pie

• Cake

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

What does the narrator express a strong love for, besides cake?

• Food in general

• Music

• Fashion

• Sports

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

Why does the narrator say he chose his body size?

• To be funny

• None of the above

• To feel proud

• Because of glandular issues

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What sport does the narrator mention as being particularly challenging for him?

• Baseball

• Football

• Dodgeball

• Basketball

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

According to the narrator, how many meals are there in a day?

• Five

• Four

• Six

• Three

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What does the narrator use food to replace in his life?

• Physical activities

• Emotional support

• Educational materials

• Professional advice

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What does the narrator associate with his stepfather?

• Financial support

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative experiences

• Educational guidance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator claim about his body towards the end of the narrative?

• He regrets his choices

• He is indifferent

• He plans to change it

• He is proud of it

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What reason does the narrator give for not changing his body?

• Lack of options

• Personal choice

• Medical advice

• Societal pressure

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3