Nov. - Week 3

Read these lines from the poem.

Helmet. Yes.

Air in the tires. Check.

Elbows and knees padded down.

Brakes in good condition.

The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker –

• is confused about what to do before his trip

• wants to test the tire pressure before riding

• likes to be cautious when preparing to ride his bike

• does not really care about bike safety

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

• Lines 3 and 5

• Lines 6 and 8

• Lines 11 and 13

• None of these lines from the poem rhyme.

What does the word necessary mean in the poem?

• basic

• required

• free

• optional

The poem begins and ends with the idea of –

• bike riding

• safety checks

• being prepared

• bringing water along

An antonym for the word good in line 2 is –

• safe

• helpful

• horrible

• useful

What does the speaker do when he finishes all his safety checks?

• He notices several animals in a field playing.

• He looks both ways before getting onto the road.

• He sets out on his journey.

• He begins humming to himself.

In the poem, which words does the poet use to help the reader imagine the speaker’s experience?

• There is nothing quite like a ride on my bike.

• Birds chirping.

• I’m ready to go on a ride.

• I can’t wait to see everything.

Lines 1 through 7 show that the speaker –

• is not certain what time he will start his trip

• knows how to prepare for safety when riding a bike

• agrees with what other people think about biking

• enjoys all the nature around him as he rides

By the end of the poem, the reader realizes that the speaker –

• wants to be sure he is home before dark

• feels lucky to be seeing all the wildlife

• feels concerned that he may not have all his safety equipment.

• is enjoying his day outside

Read this line from the poem.

Birds chirping as if singing a

happy song.

The poet uses the simile in this line mainly to help the reader imagine –

• how the birds sound

• what the birds look like

• how to prepare for a bike ride

• why the birds are singing