Kindness

Kindness is a pleasant thing.

With it joy does bring.

Always seek ways to be kind.

With it a smile you will find.

How does the use of stanzas help the reader understand the poetry?

I knew when I walked into the classroom on the first day of school that it was going to be a rotten year.

Sitting right next to be was worst enemy, Frank Green. I knew that no good was going to come out of that situation.

How does the first sentence fit with the rest of the plot?

Final Book Chapter

Now after spending months practicing, Larry made it onto the team. He celebrated.

How does the information fit together with the overall structure of the book?

The Missing Glove: Drama

Rena: (looks all around) What? Do you mean that it is not here?

Megan: (shrugs her shoulders). That is the same thing that I have been wondering. It is gone.

How do the stage directions in parentheses help the audience understand how Rena feels?

Never Be Late

Oh no, I overslept. I am late.

Of all my pet peeves

This I surely hate.

Oh now I wish I was on time.

This is an idea that is sublime.

How does the use of stanzas help the reader understand the poetry?

Final Book Chapter

The wicked witch was banished from the land. She was no longer able to bother the king or any of his family any more.

How does the information fit together with the overall structure of the book?

The New Kid: Drama

Paul: (looks uncomfortable) My name is Paul. I just moved here from Minnesota.

Teacher: (smiles) I believe that you will love this school.

How do the stage directions in parentheses help the audience understand how Paul feels?

The Forest: Drama

Mjung: (grabs her shield) I think we can fight the Mongol Empire. We have always been great warriors.

Jong: (rubs his head) They have conquered so many cities.

What is Jong's feelings about going into battle?

Natalie watched the other girls as they saw their names on the board. Why wasn't I picked for the volleyball team too? The thoughts stuck in her mind. There had to be a mistake. She had worked just as hard as the other girls and made no mistakes. Natalie grunted and held her face. Why?

What is the purpose of the last sentence in this text?

The floor creaked underneath their feet. Ben jumped.

"Are you afraid?" joked Ken as he turned on his flashlight.

"Who me? Of course not," replied Ben.

What is the purpose of the first paragraph in the text?

In Charge: Drama

Mary: (smiles) Mom said that I am in charge.

Alexis: (grumbles to herself and folds her arms) So what?

How does Alexis feel?

"There is no way that we can get across this river with our covered wagons," said Mack.

"We have to find some way," said one of the men in the caravan.

"Maybe two of us can walk across the land and find a different route," replied Mack.

How does the first sentence fit with the rest of the text?

It's quiet when I enter the forest,

Leaves crunching beneath my feet

Wind softly rustling the treetops,

Their limbs dancing silently

As the sun gently peeps through

To keep watch over me.

As I step farther into this world,

It comes alive with sound,

For they know I'm here;

The woodland dwellers—

Chirping, croaking, skittering, peeping

As the forest awakens.

How many stanzas does this poem have?

For Rosa Parks

by J. Robbins

They said, "Stand," but Rosa sat;

She knew it wasn't right

to treat her as if she was wrong

because she wasn't white.

She knew that freedom is a fight

that only brave souls win;

She also knew our value lies

in what's beneath our skin.

Rosa fought for what is right;

Her courage paved the way

for kids like you and me to ride

the freedom train today.

What genre does this piece belong in?

Alice:(in an angry tone of voice) You took my bicycle without even asking. Then, you didn't bother to lock it up, and now it's stolen!

James:(very near tears) My bike had a flat tire. I couldn't take it, but I had to run an errand to the store for Mom. It's not all my fault.

How is Alice supposed to read her lines?

The Black Box

by J. Robbins

The night was lonely and full of shadows as Sarah and Abe drove up to a deserted park. They looked nervously out the window as they pulled through the open gates. No one had come by this park for years.

“Are you sure about this, Sarah?” Abe asked, his voice sounding loud in the silence all around them. Sarah jumped at his words and looked around one more time. She knew that she and Abe had no choice but to carry out their plan, but she was still nervous.

“I know we have to do this, Abe. If we don’t bury this secret tonight, it will haunt us and our family forever,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Both of them turned slowly and looked at the black box in the back seat. The box was covered by a dark blanket, and it was almost invisible in the dark night. I only wish it were invisible, Sarah thought. If it were invisible, our lives would never have been ruined by the ghost that haunts this box.

What type of writing is this?

Against the Tide:

A Play in Five Acts

by J. Robbins

CHARACTERS:

Amy, School Improvement Club president

José, School Improvement Club vice-president

Mary, a fifth-grade student

Vicki, a fifth-grade student

Mrs. Sunni, a fifth-grade teacher

Mrs. Allen, the school principal

Act 1

Setting: The curtains open on a fifth-grade classroom at Allen Elementary School during a student meeting. The students are sitting around in a circle, with their teacher sitting at the back of the classroom. Mary and Vicki are sitting away from the other kids; they are not friends with Amy and José, who are very popular at school.

Amy:(speaks loudly) Okay, I want to call this meeting to order. The School Improvement Club is now in session.

José, what should we do first?

José:Well, I want to talk about something very serious. (Everyone leans forward to listen.) I think we should throw a party!

(Mary and Vicki look at each other, upset.)

Amy:That is a great idea! We can sell cookies to raise a bunch of money, and we can have balloons and music and cake. Of course, not everybody will be able to come.

(Amy looks over at Mary and Vicki.)

Mary:Wait a minute. I thought this was supposed to be the School Improvement Club. How does a party improve our school?

(Amy and José roll their eyes.)

Vicki:Mary and I came here today to talk about an idea we have to really improve our school.

José:(annoyed) Oh, yeah? What idea is that?

Mary:We want to start a recycling program at our school.

(Mrs. Sunni looks interested and moves closer to the kids.)

Amy:What? That sounds like a lot of work. Who needs to recycle, anyway?

Vicki:Recycling is easy, Amy. You've seen how many kids bring soda cans to drink at lunch. Instead of throwing those cans away, we could set up bins to recycle them.

Amy:This is a dumb idea. I vote with José that we should throw a party. All in favor—

Mrs. Sunni: Wait a minute, Amy. I think Mary and Vicki are on to something. Let's talk more about this recycling program.

(Mary and Vicki give each other high-fives. Amy and José look at each other angrily.)

What do the stage directions tell us about the kids?

Wonder

by J. Robbins

I see the old man in the park;

I wonder who he is—

Does he have a place to live?

Does he have any kids?

I watch him feed the pigeons,

and I wish I knew his name.I'll come back to the park next week,but will he ?

Which line would complete this poem with a rhyme?

Days on the Beach

Every summer, Tory, her older sister Bella, and their parents would go to Florida and stay in their house near the beach. The two sisters would wake up early in the morning and take a walk on the beach with their mom. Tori and Bella would collect seashells of different shapes and colors. They would also ride their pony Beauty on the beach. Beauty loved to run near the waves and splash water all around. She was brown and gold and had a lovely tail. Bella would also allow other children to ride Beauty because she was friendly and safe to ride.

One morning as they were leading Beauty to the beach, they found her walking very slowly. Bella examined Beauty's hooves and said, "Her hoof looks swollen, let's take her back home."

They took Beauty back home and called the local vet, Dr. Barry. Beauty neighed and looked up when she saw Dr. Barry. She was fond of him because he was very gentle with her.

"You need to see that her hoof is rested for a week. She will be fine then," said the doctor. When the other kids on the beach heard that Beauty was not well, they came to see her and brought her carrots. They knew she liked them. Soon, Beauty's hoof had healed and she again began giving rides to Tori, Bella, and the other children on the beach.

The reader can tell that this is a story because

I am traveling with my uncle, captive in the back seat with my brother.

He fiddles and fusses and won't stop endlessly talking, regardless of what I do.

I wish I had brought my headphones along.

I am traveling with my uncle, trapped in the back seat with my sister.

She scowls and sighs and won't pay me any attention, regardless of what I say.

I wish I had brought my video game along.

I am traveling with my dad, sandwiched in the back seat between my cousins.

He rattles on at her and she rolls her eyes at him, no matter what I think.

I wish I had brought my bus pass along.

The poem is divided into three stanzas because each stanza has a different...

I am traveling with my uncle, captive in the back seat with my brother.

He fiddles and fusses and won't stop endlessly talking, regardless of what I do.

I wish I had brought my headphones along.

I am traveling with my uncle, trapped in the back seat with my sister.

She scowls and sighs and won't pay me any attention, regardless of what I say.

I wish I had brought my video game along.

I am traveling with my dad, sandwiched in the back seat between my cousins.

He rattles on at her and she rolls her eyes at him, no matter what I think.

I wish I had brought my bus pass along.

What emotion is shared in all three stanzas of this lyrical poem?

I am traveling with my uncle, captive in the back seat with my brother.

He fiddles and fusses and won't stop endlessly talking, regardless of what I do.

I wish I had brought my headphones along.

I am traveling with my uncle, trapped in the back seat with my sister.

She scowls and sighs and won't pay me any attention, regardless of what I say.

I wish I had brought my video game along.

I am traveling with my dad, sandwiched in the back seat between my cousins.

He rattles on at her and she rolls her eyes at him, no matter what I think.

I wish I had brought my bus pass along.

The last line of each stanza is so much shorter than the other lines in order to...

Beyond the Congress Avenue Bridge,

the sky turns

red, then orange.

Listening and waiting

with stomachs churning,

we hear them stirring—

the creatures in their lair beneath.

Their squeaks

echo deep inside

the unseen

beams and braces

of the bridge.

My camera is ready for the big show,

but am I?

And then it happens.

One cautious bat flutters out,

then three — thirty — three thousand.

Thirty thousand.

Three hundred thousand.

The bats launch from beneath our feet and

darken the sky. They

flow over the lake, then

swoop down to the tree line. It's a

dinner time caravan for the bats,

camera time feast for you and me.

But I don't want

pictures of the bats;

I want a place with the bats.

I want to soar above everyone else

with leathery wings that

beat out the promise that

you can never be alone

with 299,999 friends.

What makes this a narrative poem?

Beyond the Congress Avenue Bridge,

the sky turns

red, then orange.

Listening and waiting

with stomachs churning,

we hear them stirring—

the creatures in their lair beneath.

Their squeaks

echo deep inside

the unseen

beams and braces

of the bridge.

My camera is ready for the big show,

but am I?

And then it happens.

One cautious bat flutters out,

then three — thirty — three thousand.

Thirty thousand.

Three hundred thousand.

The bats launch from beneath our feet and

darken the sky. They

flow over the lake, then

swoop down to the tree line. It's a

dinner time caravan for the bats,

camera time feast for you and me.

But I don't want

pictures of the bats;

I want a place with the bats.

I want to soar above everyone else

with leathery wings that

beat out the promise that

you can never be alone

with 299,999 friends.

The poet places the words "echo deep inside" on a separate line to...

Beyond the Congress Avenue Bridge,

the sky turns

red, then orange.

Listening and waiting

with stomachs churning,

we hear them stirring—

the creatures in their lair beneath.

Their squeaks

echo deep inside

the unseen

beams and braces

of the bridge.

My camera is ready for the big show,

but am I?

And then it happens.

One cautious bat flutters out,

then three — thirty — three thousand.

Thirty thousand.

Three hundred thousand.

The bats launch from beneath our feet and

darken the sky. They

flow over the lake, then

swoop down to the tree line. It's a

dinner time caravan for the bats,

camera time feast for you and me.

But I don't want

pictures of the bats;

I want a place with the bats.

I want to soar above everyone else

with leathery wings that

beat out the promise that

you can never be alone

with 299,999 friends.

What is the poetic structure used in these lines: "then three — thirty — three thousand. Thirty thousand. Three hundred thousand."

_______________ are like paragraphs in a poem.

_______________ happen at the end of lines of poetry when the last word of a line rhymes with another.

_______________ are words with the same end sounds.

_______________ refers to the way that something is made.

The time and place of the action

beginning, middle, and end

The turning point in which the problem is the most intense

actors in a play

Words with the same ending sound

Conversation between two or more people

The beat of a poem made by repeating pattern of syllables

Instructions in the text of a play used to tell the actors what movements, positions, tones, etc. to use

Lines within a poem

Group of lines within a poem

Words with a deeper meaning than what is literally stated

Sections of a play

Luisa looked up into the sky and watched the clouds go by. As they drifted past, she remembered doing this with her grandmother last year in Puerto Rico. She missed her abuela very much and wished that they lived closer to each other.

Suddenly, Luisa had an idea. She ran into the house to grab her camera, and then began to take pictures of the fluffy white clouds in the sky. Then, she sat down at the computer to write her grandmother an email.

Dear Abuela,

Do you remember when we looked up at the sky and saw shapes in the clouds? I saw these clouds today and thought of you. What do you see?

Love,

Luisa

Luisa attached the pictures she took to the email and then clicked "send". Although they were far apart, she now felt a little closer to her grandmother.

The author could add more to the beginning of this story by adding a chapter about

Luisa looked up into the sky and watched the clouds go by. As they drifted past, she remembered doing this with her grandmother last year in Puerto Rico. She missed her abuela very much and wished that they lived closer to each other.

Suddenly, Luisa had an idea. She ran into the house to grab her camera, and then began to take pictures of the fluffy white clouds in the sky. Then, she sat down at the computer to write her grandmother an email.

Dear Abuela,

Do you remember when we looked up at the sky and saw shapes in the clouds? I saw these clouds today and thought of you. What do you see?

Love,

Luisa

Luisa attached the pictures she took to the email and then clicked "send". Although they were far apart, she now felt a little closer to her grandmother.

What is the problem in the story?

Luisa looked up into the sky and watched the clouds go by. As they drifted past, she remembered doing this with her grandmother last year in Puerto Rico. She missed her abuela very much and wished that they lived closer to each other.

Suddenly, Luisa had an idea. She ran into the house to grab her camera, and then began to take pictures of the fluffy white clouds in the sky. Then, she sat down at the computer to write her grandmother an email.

Dear Abuela,

Do you remember when we looked up at the sky and saw shapes in the clouds? I saw these clouds today and thought of you. What do you see?

Love,

Luisa

Luisa attached the pictures she took to the email and then clicked "send". Although they were far apart, she now felt a little closer to her grandmother.

Which sentence would best fit in a passage that describes how a problem is solved?

Passage 1

Gustav's New Bicycle

Gustav has come to stay with his grandparents for the summer. He gets out of the cab and finds his grandfather Ronaldo waiting for him on the patio. Ronaldo has taken the morning off from the supermarket, where he works as a manager, to welcome Gustav.

"Wonderful to see you again Gustav! How was your journey?"

"It was great, Grandpa," replies Gustav.

Grandma Lennie comes out of the kitchen and gives Gustav a big hug. Grandpa takes Gustav to the living room and tells him he has something to give him. He then gives him a beautiful silver key. He tells Gustav to use the key to open the room upstairs—the one with the red door—but only when he is bored and has nothing to do.

After a few days, Gustav is at home wondering what to do and remembers the key that his grandfather has given him.He is curious to find out what is in the room, and so he takes the key, goes up the stairs, and opens the room with the red door. To his surprise, Gustav finds that the room has a shelf filled with all his favorite books and indoor games. In one corner, he spots a brand new orange bicycle. He sees a note stuck to the handle. On the note is written, "Dear Gustav, have the ride of your life. Love, Grandpa."

Gustav shouts with great delight and runs down to tell Grandma about the bicycle.

He then takes the bicycle out on the street and cycles down to the supermarket to meet and thank his grandpa.

Passage 2

Gustav's New Bicycle

CHARACTERS:

Gustav

Grandfather Ronaldo

Grandmother Lennie

Stage Set: Grandfather Ronaldo is waiting to greet Gustav at the patio. There is some music in the background. Gustav is walking towards Grandpa Ronaldo.

Grandpa Ronaldo:Wonderful to see you again! How was your journey, Gustav?Gustav:It was great Grandpa—I love train journeys.Grandmother Lennie:(She comes out and hugs Gustav.) Welcome sweetie! Come in and have some freshly-baked orange cake.Grandpa Ronaldo:(Taking Gustav into the house.) I am giving you a key. When you are bored, you can open the room with the red door with this key to find out what's in the room.Gustav:Thank you, Grandpa.Gustav:(After a few days, Gustav goes upstairs and opens the door. He finds his favorite books, some games, and a new orange bicycle there.) Yippee, it's a brand new bicycle! I must ride it to the supermarket and thank Grandpa.

In the drama version of "Gustav's Bicycle," how is the narration about Gustav hugging his grandmother different than the story version?

Passage 1

How It Really Happened

"I'm not sure what to do," said Mom. "Their stories are so different that there's no way I can know what really happened. I'm beginning to think that it's nobody's fault at all and this was just one big mistake."

Aaron sat in his bedroom sulking about his school project.He had spent hours working at the living room coffee table piecing together a toothpick and marshmallow bridge for his science class. Every last toothpick was in place, and he was pondering a way to get it onto the school bus without ruining it. All of a sudden, a basketball bounced down the stairs and onto the bridge, crashing down onto the coffee table. The event startled Minky, the family Labrador retriever, so much that he sprang to action, knocking the entire bridge to the ground and breaking half the toothpicks.

"Give me that ball back!" yelled Kari as she bounded down the stairs. And in two seconds, she had grabbed the ball and run out the back door.

Kari couldn't help fume with anger as she sat in her room in a time out. She had told her little brother, Nick, that they were not allowed to play with the basketball in the house. As he bounced the ball in the upstairs hallway, she kept telling him to put it down.

"It's my basketball!" she had told him, but he didn't listen.Nick kept dribbling the ball, higher and stronger with every bounce.

Just as Kari had predicted, Nick lost control of the ball and it bounced down the stairs and out of sight. Furious with her little brother, she ran after it, only to find her older brother, Aaron, using it to play with it the family dog, Minky.

The next thing Kari knew, she was sent to a time out. Talk about unfair, she thought.

Passage 2

A Stronger Bridge

"We've all worked so hard on this project," said Mrs. Alaban. "Remember that our bridges are meant to hold only about ten pounds each, but I've seen some bridges hold much more than that. It's so exciting when we come up with strong designs. But all of our bridges were meant to break at some point. So don't feel discouraged when your bridge breaks!"

Mrs. Alaban walked up and down the aisles of desks to look at each toothpick bridge and tell each student what she liked most about the design. Some bridges were simple arches while others had fancy extensions meant for decoration. She tested how strong each design was by placing one textbook at a time on the deck of the bridge to see how much weight it would hold.

"Can I go next?" asked Anya. "I tried something different by making a really tall bridge. I wonder if it will topple over before it breaks from the weight."

After placing four large textbooks on Anya's bridge, it was still standing strong.

"I'm next," interrupted Ted. "We'll run out of time if we don't hurry up," he said nervously.

"Sorry, Ted," said Mrs. Alaban. "Remember how hard we all worked. We all deserve to have the whole class pay attention to our work. If we run out of time today, we'll start with a whole new session tomorrow to present more bridges."

Ted quickly realized that Mrs. Alaban was right. He did want to show everyone what he created, and he knew there would be plenty of time to look at all of the designs together.

"When we're done with these bridges," he added, "we could think about rebuilding them with different materials to see if we can make them even stronger."

"Now that's a great idea!" said Mrs. Alaban.

How do the structures of the passages differ?

Don't Give Up

by Phoebe Cary

If you've tried and have not won, Never stop for crying; All that's great and good is done Just by patient trying.

Though young birds, in flying, fall, Still their wings grow stronger; And the next time they can keep Up a little longer. Though the sturdy oak has known

Many a blast that bowed her, She has risen again, and grown Loftier and prouder. If by easy work you beat, Who the more will prize you?

Gaining victory from defeat,— That's the test that tries you!

How do stanzas 2 and 3 contribute to the overall structure of the poem?

SCENE 1

(Liam and William are cleaning the living room.)LIAM:Willy, we are going to be late for the movie.Megan and her sister will probably go into the theater without us.WILLIAM:Yeah, I just need to clean the coffee table, and then we will be done.LIAM:Willy, hurry up! Here, clean this vase. (Both reach out to pick up the vase, but it slips and breaks into pieces.)LIAM:(in a shaken voice) That was Mom's favorite vase! We should call Mom and tell her what happened.WILLIAM:(trying to clear the mess) I am going to tell Mom the cat did it. Let's leave.LIAM:(worried) Um, OK.

SCENE II

(Liam and William are standing outside the theater. William looks distracted. Megan enters breathlessly.)MEGAN:Guys, I came only to tell you that my sister and I can't join you for the movie. Mom is not feeling well, so we're going to take care of her. You guys can have our tickets. Enjoy the movie! Bye, guys! (Megan exits.)LIAM:(Sadly) Willy, Mom does so much for us. When we get home, we should tell her that we broke the vase.WILLIAM:Yeah, I agree. Since Megan gave us her tickets, I'm going to use my movie money to buy another vase for Mom, even if it might not be as good.LIAM:I'll put in my movie money to help you, Willy. For now, let's enjoy the movie.

How does Scene 2 contribute to the overall structure of the drama?

Days on the Beach

Every summer, Tory, her older sister Bella, and their parents would go to Florida and stay in their house near the beach. The two sisters would wake up early in the morning and take a walk on the beach with their mom. Tori and Bella would collect seashells of different shapes and colors. They would also ride their pony Beauty on the beach. Beauty loved to run near the waves and splash water all around. She was brown and gold and had a lovely tail. Bella would also allow other children to ride Beauty because she was friendly and safe to ride.

One morning as they were leading Beauty to the beach, they found her walking very slowly. Bella examined Beauty's hooves and said, "Her hoof looks swollen, let's take her back home."

They took Beauty back home and called the local vet, Dr. Barry. Beauty neighed and looked up when she saw Dr. Barry. She was fond of him because he was very gentle with her.

"You need to see that her hoof is rested for a week. She will be fine then," said the doctor. When the other kids on the beach heard that Beauty was not well, they came to see her and brought her carrots. They knew she liked them. Soon, Beauty's hoof had healed and she again began giving rides to Tori, Bella, and the other children on the beach.

The reader can tell that this is a story because

Wonder

by J. Robbins

I see the old man in the park;I wonder who he is— Does he have a place to live?Does he have any kids?I watch him feed the pigeons,and I wish I knew his name.I'll come back to the park next week,but will he?

Which line would complete this poem with a rhyme?

For Rosa Parks

by J. Robbins

They said, "Stand," but Rosa sat;She knew it wasn't rightto treat her as if she was wrongbecause she wasn't white.She knew that freedom is a fightthat only brave souls win;She also knew our value liesin what's beneath our skin.Rosa fought for what is right;Her courage paved the wayfor kids like you and me to ridethe freedom train today.

What genre does this piece belong in?

adapted from Belling The Cat

The Mice once called a meeting to decide on a plan to free themselves of their enemy, the Cat. At the least, they wished to find some way of knowing when she was coming, so they might have time to run away. Indeed, something had to be done, for they lived in such constant fear of her that they hardly dared to move from their dens by night or day.

Many plans were discussed, but none of them was thought good enough. At last, a young Mouse got up and said:

"I have a plan that may seem very simple, but I know it will be successful. All we have to do is to hang a bell about the Cat's neck. When we hear the bell ringing, we will know immediately that our enemy is coming."

The Mice were quite surprised that they had not thought of such a plan before. But in the middle of celebrating over their good fortune, an old Mouse arose and said:

"I will say that the plan of the young Mouse is very good.But let me ask one question: Who will bell the Cat?"

The moral of the story is that it is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it.

What kind of writing is this?

The Sailor

by J. Robbins

I am a sailor who dreams of the sea, but I can't even see her waves. I only see the land and trees surrounding me night and day. My dreams are full of ships and boats that sail the deep blue sea. I hear the ocean calling me home,and I'll go back there soon.

What characteristic from this passage proves that it is a poem?

The Crazy PLencil

by J. Robbins

My pencil broke—I needed oneto take my spelling test.I looked into my deskand found one different from the rest.This pencil was not yellow,but a special shade of red.I read the word upon the side:"PLencil" is what it said.I got a piece of paper outto write a spelling word;Instead of writing what I meant,I wrote something absurd!I tried to write down "scientist,"but it came out "skyientist";And on and on the pLencil wrotea crazy spelling list.I know you won't believe me,but a rotten joke's been played,and, Teacher, you just ought to givethe pLencil this bad grade.

What characteristic from this passage proves it is a poem?

The Fly

by Walter de la Mare

How large unto the tiny fly

Must little things appear!—

A rosebud like a feather bed,

Its prickle like a spear;

A dewdrop like a looking-glass,

A hair like golden wire;

The smallest grain of mustard-seed

As fierce as coals of fire;

A loaf of bread, a lofty hill;

A wasp, a cruel leopard;

And specks of salt as bright to see

As lambkins to a shepherd.

Which line from the poem is an example of a metaphor?

The Fly

by Walter de la Mare

How large unto the tiny fly

Must little things appear!—

A rosebud like a feather bed,

Its prickle like a spear;

A dewdrop like a looking-glass,

A hair like golden wire;

The smallest grain of mustard-seed

As fierce as coals of fire;

A loaf of bread, a lofty hill;

A wasp, a cruel leopard;

And specks of salt as bright to see

As lambkins to a shepherd.

Which line from the poem is an example of a simile?

It was Monday morning, and all the classes were interrupted by an announcement. The principal said, "Teachers, we are gathering in the gym. Please bring your classes down." All of the students were excited. They liked the idea of having a little break in their Monday morning. As everyone walked into the gym, they noticed cats and dogs in cages. People were on the stage dressed in green shirts with white paws on the sleeves. They were there to talk about volunteering for the animal shelter. An animal shelter employee said, "We need people with big, warm hearts for these animals because they need a lot of love." They shared a lot of information with the audience, and people were interested. The sight of a dog walking as slowly as a turtle because of its broken leg touched the hearts of many people in the audience. The animal shelter employees ended the assembly by saying, "We understand that your plates may be too full, but please make time for these animals because they need people like you." Many students said they wanted to volunteer at the animal shelter on the weekends. A few teachers even mentioned going to the animal shelter to adopt pets. The assembly turned out to be a success.

Which sentence from the passage has a simile?

Dana was cleaning his room when out of the blue, a huge bug flew past him. At first he heard the buzzing, but he thought it was the vacuum cleaner. Then, the bug shot down at him with its wings flapping wildly. Dana ducked, and it hit the floor. The bug was as big as a peanut butter and banana sandwich. The bug scuttled along carefree and easy. Suddenly, Dana moved into action swinging the vacuum over the bug. The vacuum swallowed the bug in one swoop.

Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a simile?

Jenny and her family were on their way to an amusement park. She was in a great mood because she no longer felt like a prisoner in her house. She was two months into her summer vacation, and this was her family’s first trip to go on this year. She looked out the window hoping to catch a glimpse of the giant roller coaster. Loud honking coming from the other cars interrupted the quiet ride. She didn’t understand why everyone was honking at them. She looked at her dad, who was driving with a goofy grin on his face, and noticed he was just as excited as she was, maybe even more. He was driving wildly and was being a hog on the road.She did not know which lane he was supposed to be in.Jenny sank into her chair because she felt embarrassed by her dad’s excitement.

Read the following sentence from the passage.

"She was in a great mood because she no longer felt like a prisoner in her house."

What does this sentence above mean?

Read this version of the folktale, “Stone Soup.”

A young man spied a woman hoeing her garden. “I have not had a morsel of food today,” he begged. “Please share some vegetables from your garden.”

“I have no food,” the woman lied.

“Then I shall make stone soup for both of us,” he said. He filled his pot with water from the woman’s well and lit a fire under it. “Now I will add my stone.”

The curious woman watched him toss the stone into the pot. Silly boy, she thought. No one can make soup from a stone.

The young man stirred the steaming pot. When he noticed the woman lick her lips, he sighed and said, “If only we had an onion, the soup would cook faster.”

The woman hurried into her garden and returned with an onion. The young man continued to stir and comment on ingredients that would improve the soup. Before long, the woman had contributed carrots, turnips, and cabbage. After her first bite of soup, the woman said, “Soup from a stone–delicious!”

Which structural feature of the story BEST helps the reader understand the character of the woman?

Read this version of the folktale, “Stone Soup.”

A young man spied a woman hoeing her garden. “I have not had a morsel of food today,” he begged. “Please share some vegetables from your garden.”

“I have no food,” the woman lied.

“Then I shall make stone soup for both of us,” he said. He filled his pot with water from the woman’s well and lit a fire under it. “Now I will add my stone.”

The curious woman watched him toss the stone into the pot. Silly boy, she thought. No one can make soup from a stone.

The young man stirred the steaming pot. When he noticed the woman lick her lips, he sighed and said, “If only we had an onion, the soup would cook faster.”

The woman hurried into her garden and returned with an onion. The young man continued to stir and comment on ingredients that would improve the soup. Before long, the woman had contributed carrots, turnips, and cabbage. After her first bite of soup, the woman said, “Soup from a stone–delicious!”

Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the passage in the form of a folktale rather than a poem?

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