RL 5.7

In literature, it is important to understand how characters or scenes fit together into the overall structure of a text or drama. While reading poetry, determine how information in the different stanzas fit together to get a message across to the reader. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• identify stanzas

• know differences in genres

• understand how ideas fit together

Kindness

Kindness is a pleasant thing.

With it joy does bring.

Always seek ways to be kind.

With it a smile you will find.

How does the use of stanzas help the reader understand the poetry?

• both tell how to be kind

• both tell about kindness

• both tell who was kind

I knew when I walked into the classroom on the first day of school that it was going to be a rotten year.

Sitting right next to be was worst enemy, Frank Green. I knew that no good was going to come out of that situation.

How does the first sentence fit with the rest of the plot?

• It tells what Frank did.

• It tells how things resolved.

• It tells the conflict of the text.

Final Book Chapter

Now after spending months practicing, Larry made it onto the team. He celebrated.

How does the information fit together with the overall structure of the book?

• It gives the resolution.

• It states the conflict.

• It tells where Larry went.

The Missing Glove: Drama

Rena: (looks all around) What? Do you mean that it is not here?

Megan: (shrugs her shoulders). That is the same thing that I have been wondering. It is gone.

How do the stage directions in parentheses help the audience understand how Rena feels?

• It reveals who took it.

• It tells where the glove is.

• It show she is confused.

Never Be Late

Oh no, I overslept. I am late.

Of all my pet peeves

This I surely hate.

Oh now I wish I was on time.

This is an idea that is sublime.

How does the use of stanzas help the reader understand the poetry?

• Both explain consequences.

• Both tell why the author is late.

• Both show dislike for being late.

Final Book Chapter

The wicked witch was banished from the land. She was no longer able to bother the king or any of his family any more.

How does the information fit together with the overall structure of the book?

• It tells the resolution.

• It explains what the witch did.

• It tells the beginning setting.

The New Kid: Drama

Paul: (looks uncomfortable) My name is Paul. I just moved here from Minnesota.

Teacher: (smiles) I believe that you will love this school.

How do the stage directions in parentheses help the audience understand how Paul feels?

• It shows that Paul is excited.

• It shows Paul feels awkward.

• It shows Paul feels worried.

The Forest: Drama

Mjung: (grabbs her shield) I think we can fight the Mongol Empire. We have always been great warriors.

Jong: (rubs his head) They have conquered so many cities.

What is Jong's feelings about going into battle?

• He feels brave.

• He doesn't care.

• He is nervous.

Natalie watched the other girls as they saw their names on the board. Why wasn't I picked for the volleyball team too? The thoughts stuck in her mind. There had to be a mistake. She had worked just as hard as the other girls and made no mistakes. Natalie grunted and held her face. Why?

What is the purpose of the last sentence in this text?

• It shows how Natalie feels.

• It tells why she wasn't chosen.

• It tells how Natalie practiced.