Little by Little

How do the stanzas of the poem fit together to provide the overall structure?

• The stanzas describe how the settings play important roles in the lives of an acorn and a boy.

• The stanzas show the steps taken by an acorn and a boy as they solve their problems.

• The stanzas explain how an acorn and a boy learn life lessons from one another.

• The stanzas create a comparison between the experiences of an acorn and a boy.

Which set of lines from the poem describes what is seen in the image?

• 'Little by little,' an acorn said, As it slowly sank in its mossy bed,” (lines 1-2)

• “Downward it sent out a thread-like root, Up in the air sprung a tiny shoot.” (lines 7-8)

• “Day after day, and year after year, Little by little the leaves appear,” (lines 9-10)

• “And the slender branches spread far and wide, Till the mighty oak is the forest’s pride.” (lines 11-12)

What can the reader infer about the boy in the poem?

• He wants to continue making himself a better person.

• He likes traveling and learning about world history.

• He prefers to play sports with his friends after school.

• He hopes to become a teacher when he gets older.

How does the author’s use of the phrase “little by little” throughout the poem impact the tone?

• It creates a weary tone.

• It creates a playful tone.

• It creates a determined tone.

• It creates a concerned tone.

How does the speaker’s point of view in the poem influence what the reader knows?

• The reader is informed of the characters’ thoughts about the importance of playing.

• The reader can figure out what the characters may be thinking based on what they say or do.

• The reader can learn why the characters make certain decisions throughout their lives.

• The reader is given a firsthand account of the characters’ experiences over a period of time.

How does the speaker’s point of view influence how events are described?

• The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand the struggles that the acorn faces throughout its life.

• The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand why the boy prefers to work and not play.

• The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand what the acorn and the boy think about friendship.

• The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand the actions of the acorn and the boy as they get older.

From where did the acorn get water?

• the air

• the dew

• the leaves

• the moss

Read line 2 of the poem. As it slowly sank in its mossy bed, What does the poet mean by this line?

• The acorn became buried under the ground.

• The acorn was unable to swim to the top.

• The acorn was very tired after traveling.

• The acorn wanted to hide from its family.

What is the theme of the poem?

• One can achieve goals by working slowly and carefully.

• One will find great treasures by searching under large trees.

• Valuable lessons can be learned by studying leaves on trees.

• Children should focus in school but also play games with friends.

Part A How is the boy different from the acorn?

• The boy grew up to be an old man, while the acorn was not able to live very long.

• The boy always followed the rules when he was young, while the acorn fought the rules.

• The boy studied the past to get knowledge, while the acorn had to teach itself.

• The boy enjoyed his life when he was young, while the acorn was disappointed in its life.