Poems About Heroes

Use the poem Firefighter Face to answer questions 1-3.

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What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem?

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What does the word twinkle mean in line 7?

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The description in lines 5 through 8 help the reader picture-

Use the poem Miss Stone to answer questions 4-6.

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Which lines from the poem rhyme?

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In line 7, the word company means that the speaker-

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How does the speaker feel at the beginning of the poem?

Use The Race to answer questions 7-8.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word challenge.

challenge /'CHalenj/ noun
1. a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
2. something that requires thought and skill for resolution
challenge /'CHalenj/ verb
3. to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
4. to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat

Which meaning best matches the way the word challenge is used in line 23?

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Read lines 9 and 10 from the poem.

One day great grandma found her out and planned to stop it all

The poet includes these lines to emphasize that great grandma-

Use in daddy's arms to answer questions 9-10.

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What is the main theme of the poem?

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Which sentence best describes the speaker's relationship with his father?

Use The Wright Brothers to answer questions 11-12.

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Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

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The photograph on page 179 is included to show the reader-

Vocabulary
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word or words.

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The stars seemed to twinkle in the night sky.

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The runner was triumphant as she crossed the finish line.

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We kept the new girl company while we waited for the bus.

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The puzzle was a challenge for them to complete.

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Which word is a synonym for curious in the sentence below?
She was curious to see who would win the contest.

Word Study:
Choose the correctly spelled plural form of the boldfaced word.

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knife

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potato

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tooth

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woman

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The word that is the same in its singular and plural form is-

Directions: Read the selection and answer the question.
Best Friend
 
Daisy is no ordinary dog at all.
Sure, she eats and barks and plays,
and chases her favorite ball.
But she also helps out in many ways.
 
5  Daisy helps Chester cross the street
because Chester cannot see.
Daisy helps him find food to eat
and to walk around safely.
 
Daisy tells Chester if danger is near,
10  by giving a loud “Bark!”
Because of this Chester is never in fear,
and can even play at the park.
 
Daisy is a great friend to know.
Chester loves her very much.
15   He makes sure to let it show
with every loving touch.
 
Chester feels happy and full of pride,
with Daisy always by his side.

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In stanza 4, the speaker says that Daisy the dog is Chester's "friend." In what ways is Daisy a friend? Use details from the poem in your answer. Write your response on a separate sheet of paper.

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Writing - Narrative

Daisy is a special friend to Chester. She shows her friendship by helping him. Think of someone who has shown friendship by helping you. It could be a friend or a family member. Write a short description telling what this special person did to help you. Remember the characteristics of narrative writing as you write.

Directions: Read the selection and answer the question.
Basketball Dreams

I can see it now.
SWOOSH! Three points!
My fans in the stands
I’ll never disappoint.

Sliding, gliding,
Past the others I buzz by.
My childhood seems so long ago.
Now I can jump so high!

Dribbling down the court
With teammates in the wings.
SWISH! Again!
The basketball sings.

Two points, four points.
Six, then eight.
The crowd stands up and cheers.
CLAP! CLAP! “You’re doing great!”

A thunderous roar
As we win the game.
I’ll surely win an award.
Everyone will know my name.

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Poems About Heroes

What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem?

What does the word twinkle mean in line 7?

The description in lines 5 through 8 help the reader picture-

Which lines from the poem rhyme?

In line 7, the word company means that the speaker-

How does the speaker feel at the beginning of the poem?

Read lines 9 and 10 from the poem.One day great grandma found her out and planned to stop it allThe poet includes these lines to emphasize that great grandma-

What is the main theme of the poem?

Which sentence best describes the speaker's relationship with his father?

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

The photograph on page 179 is included to show the reader-

The stars seemed to twinkle in the night sky.

The runner was triumphant as she crossed the finish line.

We kept the new girl company while we waited for the bus.

The puzzle was a challenge for them to complete.

Which word is a synonym for curious in the sentence below?She was curious to see who would win the contest.

knife

potato

tooth

woman

The word that is the same in its singular and plural form is-

In stanza 4, the speaker says that Daisy the dog is Chester's "friend." In what ways is Daisy a friend? Use details from the poem in your answer. Write your response on a separate sheet of paper.

Read these lines.Sliding, gliding, Past the others I buzz by. What is meant by “I buzz by”?

What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem?

What does the word twinkle mean in line 7?

The description in lines 5 through 8 help the reader picture-

Which lines from the poem rhyme?

In line 7, the word company means that the speaker-

How does the speaker feel at the beginning of the poem?

Read lines 9 and 10 from the poem.One day great grandma found her out and planned to stop it allThe poet includes these lines to emphasize that great grandma-

What is the main theme of the poem?

Which sentence best describes the speaker's relationship with his father?

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

The photograph on page 179 is included to show the reader-

The stars seemed to twinkle in the night sky.

The runner was triumphant as she crossed the finish line.

We kept the new girl company while we waited for the bus.

The puzzle was a challenge for them to complete.

Which word is a synonym for curious in the sentence below?She was curious to see who would win the contest.

knife

potato

tooth

woman

The word that is the same in its singular and plural form is-

Which statement best describes the structure of the poem "Best Friend"?

Which word from the poem is an example of onomatopoeia?

The fifth stanza is different from the other stanzas in the poem because -

In stanza 4, the speaker says that Daisy the dog is Chester's "friend." In what ways is Daisy a friend? Use details from the poem in your answer. Write your response on a separate sheet of paper.

Which line from the selection uses onomatopoeia?

What is the rhyme scheme of the third stanza this poem?

Why does the poet repeat sounds in the line “Sliding, gliding”?

Why does the poet write some of the words in capital letters?

Read these lines.Sliding, gliding, Past the others I buzz by. What is meant by “I buzz by”?

Which statement best describes the structure of the poem "Best Friend"?

Which word from the poem is an example of onomatopoeia?

The fifth stanza is different from the other stanzas in the poem because -

Which line from the selection uses onomatopoeia?

What is the rhyme scheme of the third stanza this poem?

Why does the poet repeat sounds in the line “Sliding, gliding”?

Why does the poet write some of the words in capital letters?

Read lines 9 and 10 from the poem.

One day great grandma found her out and planned to stop it all

The poet includes these lines to emphasize that great grandma-

Which word is a synonym for curious in the sentence below?
She was curious to see who would win the contest.

Read these lines.

Sliding, gliding, Past the others I buzz by.
What is meant by “I buzz by”?

Read lines 9 and 10 from the poem.

One day great grandma found her out and planned to stop it all

The poet includes these lines to emphasize that great grandma-

Which word is a synonym for curious in the sentence below?
She was curious to see who would win the contest.

Read these lines.

Sliding, gliding, Past the others I buzz by.
What is meant by “I buzz by”?