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WorksheetsThe Littlest Ant & Persistent
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is similar about the organizational structures in the “The Littlest Ant” and “Persistent”?
They both have problem and solution structures emphasizing the importance of doing certain things at the right time
They both have a compare and contrast structure showing the differences between ants and humans
They both have a cause and effect structure explaining why parents get frustrated when their kids don’t listen
They both have sequential structures documenting the daily life of the protagonist
Which statement expresses ideas found in BOTH “The Littlest Ant” and “Persistent”?
Select two correct answers.
Humans and ants are nothing alike
You must know when it’s appropriate for certain behaviors
Our elders can provide wisdom
Sometimes it’s ok not to focus on the task at hand
What is the most likely reason the poet includes the details in the last stanza (lines 38-42) of the poem?
To convey Gabby’s desire to end daydreaming completely
To emphasize that daydreams relate to what is important
To show that Gabby plans to stop daydreaming for a while
To explain that daydreams are unreachable
Part A:
What is the theme of the poem?
A It is good to be honest when sharing your feelings.
B Events from history can be relevant today.
C Wise people listen more than they speak.
D There is a right time and place for imagination.
Part B: Which line from the poem supports the answer to Part A?
Teacher keeps an eye on me
all week.
“Talk to me, Gabby,” he says.
“Tell me what’s wrong.
I can see you’re not happy.”
Still, sometimes you have to
slide your daydreams
in a drawer
and let them wait until later,
“Dreams are great things, Gabby,”
he finally says.
What is the most likely reason the poet uses personification in lines 24 and 25?
Successful people often travel
Successful people often imagine
Successful people often create
Successful people often communicate
Which details belong in a summary of the poem?
Gabby sigs, showing her irritation.
The teacher keeps his eye on Gabby.
The teacher taps his lip thinking of what to say.
Gabby understands what he means.
What is the most likely reason the author uses a first person point of view in the story?
To express the teacher’s frustration with Gabby
To explain why daydreaming is important
To detail an event that helps Gabby learn a valuable lesson
To explore Gabby’s thoughts on daydreaming
How does the setting of the story contribute to the plot?
The classroom is where Gabby daydreams, but she should be focusing on her studies.
School is where daydreaming happens most.
Gabby needed to have the conversation with Mr. Spicer
The Wright brothers flew planes, so Gabby can do great things, too.
How does the poet’s use of language in lines 17-19 contribute to the mood of the poem?
By creating a humorous mood to emphasize Mr. Spicer’s playful personality
By creating a gloomy mood that contrasts the poem’s overall tone
By creating a hopeful mood that conveys good advice is important
By creating an eerie mood that hints at the poem’s conclusion
