Paired Passage Quick Check

What is the theme of the poem "Assembly?"

• Using your imagination is powerful

• Recitals can bring people together

• Confidence often comes from within

How does the main character in the poem "Assembly" change at the end?

• from silly to serious

• from nervous to confident

• from confident to nervous

Who is being compared to "hyenas in human skin" in the poem?

• the singer

• the teachers

• the audience

Which line from the poem shows the reader that the character's performance was successful in the end?

• A whisper at first

• I worry that I might faint

• Then comes the hush, and applause

What is Devon's problem in the passage "Public Speaking is Easier When a Cute Dog is Listening",?

• He want to win the speaking competition

• He gets nervous about speaking in front of large groups

• He has a fear of dogs

According to the passage "Public Speaking is Easier When a Cute Dog is Listening", how are dogs different from people who listen to speeches?

• They aren't judgmental

• They can remember better

• They will work for treats

In the passage "Public Speaking is Easier When a Cute Dog is Listening", what kind of dog is Dexter?

• a guide dog

• a mobility assistance dog

• an audience dog

According to the passage "Public Speaking is Easier When a Cute Dog is Listening", why did Caron Martinez chose dogs for her business?

• Dogs have a calming effect

• Dogs inspire some people to practice more

• Both of these reasons are true

How are the characters in both passages SIMILIAR?

• Both feel nervous in front of an audience

• Both enjoy performing in front of animals

• Both are excellent singers

In what ways does the audience in the poem "Assembly" DIFFER from the audience dog in the passage "Public Speaking is Easier When a Cute Dog is Listening"?

• Only the audience in the poem encourages students to be prepared.

• Only the audience in the poem gets a treat during the performance.

• Only the audience in the poem shows disruptive behavior before the performance.