Understanding Courage and Confidence in Poetry

Understanding Courage and Confidence in Poetry

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Fun

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video features Maya Angelou's poem 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me', accompanied by Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings. It explores themes of courage and resilience in the face of fears and challenges, both real and imagined. The poem emphasizes the power of self-confidence and inner strength to overcome adversities, including social and school-related fears. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and like.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the poem 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'?

Overcoming fear with courage

The beauty of nature

The importance of friendship

The power of education

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker react to the dragons breathing flame?

Calls for help

Runs away in fear

Ignores them completely

Laughs and makes them go away

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker do to make the tough guys and panthers go away?

Calls the police

Cries loudly

Smiles and stays calm

Hides in a safe place

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's attitude towards the new classroom and teasing?

Confident and unafraid

Excited and eager

Indifferent and bored

Terrified and anxious

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special ability does the speaker claim to have?

Flying through the sky

Walking on the ocean floor

Talking to animals

Becoming invisible