Jacqueline Woodson reads "You Lose Something Every Day"

The video tutorial discusses the poem 'You Lose Something Everyday' by Willie Perdomo from his book 'The Crazy Bunch'. The teacher explains their admiration for Perdomo's writing and how the poem reflects an understated truth about life and loss through the lens of friendship. The poem's recurring theme is the inevitability of losing something daily, whether it be tangible or intangible, and how this loss is a part of the human experience.

What is the main reason the speaker chose to discuss Willie Perdomo's poem?

• Because it is a new release.

• Due to its complex language.

• For its understated truth about life.

• Because it is a popular poem.

What does the poem suggest about the nature of daily life?

• Life is full of victories.

• Life is predictable.

• We gain something every day.

• We lose something every day.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something lost in the poem?

• The joy of winning a game.

• The lyrics to your favorite song.

• The crown that was yours to wear.

• Your mind on the way to the store.

How does the poem describe the loss of material and immaterial things?

• Through a list of gains.

• By discussing future possibilities.

• By using vivid imagery and metaphors.

• With a focus on historical events.

What is the repeated phrase in the poem that emphasizes its central theme?

• You gain something every day.

• Life is a journey.

• You lose something every day.

• Time heals all wounds.