November, Week 3, Bike Ride

1. Read the lines below from the poem. The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker – (TEKS: 3.10D, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• 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

2. Which of these lines from the poem rhyme? (TEKS: 3.9B, CCSS: RL.3.1)

• Lines 3 and 5
• Lines 6 and 8
• Lines 11 and 13
• None of these lines from the poem rhyme.

3. What does the word necessary mean in the poem? (TEKS: 3.3B, CCSS: RL.3.4)

• basic
• required
• free
• optional

4. The poem begins and ends with the idea of – (TEKS: 3.6F, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• bike riding
• safety checks
• being prepared
• bringing water along

5. An antonym for the word good in line 2 is – (TEKS: 3.3D, CCSS: L.4.5.C)

• safe
• helpful
• horrible
• useful

6. What does the speaker do when he finishes all his safety checks? (TEKS: 3.6F, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• 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.

7. In the poem, which words does the poet use to help the reader imagine the speaker’s experience? (TEKS: 3.10D, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• 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.

8. Lines 1 through 7 show that the speaker – (TEKS: 3.6F, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• 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

9. By the end of the poem, the reader realizes that the speaker – (TEKS: 3.6F, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• 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

10. The the line below from the poem. The poet uses the simile in this line mainly to help the reader imagine – (TEKS: 3.10D, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• how the birds sound
• what the birds look like
• how to prepare for a bike ride
• why the birds are singing