Based on this paragraph, what can you infer about Max and his plans for the day?
If you are asked to summarize a passage, what information should you include in your summary? What should you *not* include?
What examples of figurative language can you find in the poem? How does the figurative language help you understand the poem? (Hint: Look up "Frigidaire" and see if you can figure out where the polar bear is!)
What examples of alliteration can you find in this poem? How do the repeating consonant sounds add to the meaning of the poem?
What is the difference between the theme and the central idea of a story?