"It Couldn't Be Done" Comp Check

In line 11, the character's actions are included to show that

But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,

• he is starting to feel hot and needs a break

• he just came inside from the cold

• he is ready to prove it can be done

• he just wants to be done with it quickly

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why do you think the poet ended each stanza with the some wording?

• to add rhythm to the poem

• to show the reader how to tackle a problem

• to emphasize the theme of the poem

• to introduce a new theme in each stanza

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TEKS.ELA.6.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.2.8A

Which statement best describes the main message of the poem?

• It is best not to waste time trying impossible things.

• Everything seems impossible until someone does it.

• Don't try the impossible. You might fail.

• Be careful because a task may be impossible.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The language in the poem creates a mood of -

• arrogance

• determination

• worry

• envy

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Click on the image to read the dictionary entry for the word tackled.

Which definition represents the meaning of tackled as it is used in lines 7 and 15?

He started to sing as he tackled the thing

• Definition 1 A

• Definition 1 B

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How many stanzas does the poem have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

How many lines does the poem have?

• 4

• 24

• 21

• 16

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

The language in the poem creates a mood of-

• arrogance

• determination

• worry

• envy

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which line from the poem suggests that the speaker tackles the challenge with confidence?

• But he with a chuckle replied

• Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;

• So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin

• That couldn't be done, and he did it.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What feeling is conveyed in line 9, Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;"?

• cheerfulness

• discouragement

• anger

• curiosity

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4