"Ode to Teachers" Read #2

What is the purpose of an "ode"?

• To inform the reader about a new idea

• To write a poem that tells a story

• To honor a person or object

• To write a nonlinear poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the significance of the phrase "like a soft light from deep inside you"?

• A) It suggests the teacher's appearance.

• B) It conveys the warmth and kindness of the teacher.

• C) It implies the teacher has hidden talents.

• D) It indicates the teacher's need for support.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the speaker remember about their first day? The speaker remembers their first day as ​ (a)  

• hoping the teacher wouldn't notice them.
• them feeling confident and ready to participate
• excited by the opportunity to learn new things

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What do you think the speaker means by saying "Slowly, your faith grew into my courage"?

Response must be at least 2 sentences long.

Stem: When the speaker says, "Slowly, your faith grew into my courage," I think they are saying...

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of the "gift" the speaker gives the teacher in Stanza 4?

Response must be at least 2 sentences and include a piece of text evidence.

Stem: The significance of the "gift" the speaker gives the teacher in Stanza 4 is _________ because ______.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the message the speaker is trying to convey in the lines "I carry your smile and faith inside…"?

• The speaker feels burdened by the teacher's expectations.

• The speaker values the teacher's support and encouragement.

• The speaker wishes to forget their experiences with the teacher.

• The speaker believes that the teacher is not important to their success.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5