Exploring the PLD2 Theme Objective Summary

What marks the transition in how students are expected to find themes in poetry?

• From reading poetry to writing poetry

• From writing about themes to discussing them

• From analyzing modern texts to classical texts

• From being given themes to discovering their own

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What analogy is used to describe finding a theme in the video?

• A treasure hunt

• An Easter egg hunt

• A maze

• A puzzle

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is NOT a characteristic of a theme according to the video?

• It applies across different generations

• It is a simple statement like 'tie your shoes'

• It is a universal truth

• It makes a significant statement about society

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a thematic statement also known as?

• Theme

• Theme topic

• Theme summary

• Theme question

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a detail to look for when finding a theme?

• Grammar

• Connotation

• Symbols

• Imagery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which element is crucial for conveying mood in a poem?

• The poem's title

• The author's biography

• Word choice

• The length of the poem

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too' primarily aim to convey?

• A critique of modern society

• The beauty of nature

• The equality of black Americans with white Americans

• A historical account of the Harlem Renaissance

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the purpose of using illusions in poetry?

• To add mystery

• To convey a deeper understanding

• To fill space

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is it important to avoid 'I think' or 'I believe' in an objective summary?

• It shows a lack of confidence

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It introduces bias

• It makes the summary too long

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should an objective summary include?

• Personal opinions

• Title, author, and genre

• A detailed analysis

• Quotes from the poem

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2