A River of Words

Why do you think Willie stayed outside after his friends went home?

• He had no home to go to

• He liked to be alone

• He went to the river to be inspired

• He didn't like be indoors

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Willie felt as free as the __________________ when he wrote poems.

• Grand Canyon

• Atlantic Ocean

• Birds

• Passaic River

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main theme of 'A River of Words'?

• Friendship

• Inspiration

• Adventure

• Mystery

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A River of Words'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Who is the protagonist in 'A River of Words'?

• Willie

• Tom

• Sarah

• Emily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does the river symbolize in 'A River of Words'?

• Freedom

• Danger

• Wealth

• Loneliness

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which genre does 'A River of Words' belong to?

• Science Fiction

• Biography

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What motivates Willie to write poetry in 'A River of Words'?

• His friends

• His teacher

• The river

• His family

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the setting of 'A River of Words'?

• New York City

• A small village

• A riverside town

• A mountain cabin

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does Willie feel when he writes poetry in 'A River of Words'?

• Confused

• Free

• Angry

• Sad

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4