Exploring Kids Poetry Slam Techniques

What emotion does the speaker primarily express towards fake friends?

• Curiosity

• Happiness

• Frustration

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the speaker's friends react to their achievements?

• They ignore them

• They celebrate them

• They are indifferent

• They belittle them

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What metaphor is used to describe the speaker's role in the relationship with these friends?

• A stepping stone

• A punching bag

• A mirror

• A shield

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker compare hurtful words to?

• A lullaby

• A whisper

• A gentle breeze

• A sonic boom

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker refuse to change for popularity?

• Their clothes

• Their school

• Their personality

• Their hobbies

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker wish from their antagonist?

• Friendship

• Respect

• Distance

• Revenge

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker put on their shoes, symbolizing their ability to rise above?

• Springs

• Wings

• Spikes

• Lights

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker feel despite the negativity?

• Hope

• Defeat

• Anger

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker imply is stronger, words or physical harm?

• Words

• Physical harm

• Both are equal

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker use to describe their resilience?

• A fortress

• The early morning

• A river

• A mountain

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10