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Read the passage using your Scratch Paper Strategies and answer each question.

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Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.
Read this line from the poem.
"Eight."
Why does this line consist of one word?

to convey the cyclist’s love of cycling

to show that the cyclist feels exhausted

to reveal that the cyclist is almost home

to emphasize the cyclist’s determination

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.5

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Why does the poet use increasingly shorter lines at the end of the poem?

to show how eager the cyclist is to get a glass of water

to evoke the burst of speed that allows the cyclist to achieve his goal

to echo the sound of the raindrops that have begun falling on the cyclist

to create uncertainty about what the cyclist will do immediately after his ride

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.5

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Read these lines from the poem.
"The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"
What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

It helps develop suspense over the cyclist’s fate.

It shows how the cyclist entertains himself as he rides.

It reveals that the cyclist’s bicycle is not in good condition.

It emphasizes the cyclist’s inability to focus on anything but water.

EX.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.a

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How is the cyclist affected by dropping his water bottle?

It forces him to drastically shorten his ride.

It pushes him to go beyond what he thought he could do.

It causes him to ride out of his way in hopes of finding water.

It slows his pace and ruins his plan to be home by a certain time.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.3

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Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.
Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

to emphasize the length of the rainstorms that cause damage to the school

to emphasize the huge effort it has taken to make the school functional again

to emphasize the anticipation of students to return to a familiar school building

to emphasize the speed with which the school building repairs have been accomplished

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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Which inference about the students is supported by the second stanza of the poem?

They are unaware of the donations received from the community.

They are tired from making repairs to the damaged buildings.

They already feel eager for summer vacation.

They are grateful to be at school again.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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Which line from the poem supports the answer to Question 6?

“They look older, sadder.”

“Wanting to be free forever,”

“Readily return to makeshift classrooms,”

“Sitting in reclaimed desks,”

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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What does the figurative language in this line “And now, finally, the buildings, bruised and bandaged,” help the reader understand?

Adults have decorated the buildings to make the students feel welcome.

More work is needed to completely restore the school buildings.

Repairing the buildings has cost the community a lot of money.

The buildings have been stocked with medical supplies.

EX.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.a

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How is the tone of the poem affected by the language used in the last line?

The last line deepens the poem’s gloomy tone with the words “wash away.”

The last line creates a hopeful tone by focusing on the students’ desire to learn.

The last line helps establish a tone of uncertainty about what will happen to the school.

The last line creates a lighthearted tone with the image of students “drinking in” knowledge.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.4

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Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.
Which theme is developed in both poems?

Individuals must push themselves in order to succeed.

Knowledge is a treasure that can be acquired at any age.

Working toward a common goal results in a feeling of unity.

Being denied something may increase a person’s appreciation for it.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.2

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Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”
"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."
Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?

“Reaches for another. Same plight.”

“Watches it fall.”

“Twenty-one miles to go. He will not stop.”

“His sweating stops—nothing now for the wind, kicking up, to cool.”

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.5

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Which statement describes the points of view of the poems?

Both poems present multiple points of view in order to capture a particular event.

Both poems use a first-person point of view to convey a speaker’s private thoughts.

“Thirst” has a first-person point of view, while “Thirst for Knowledge” has a third-person limited point of view.

“Thirst” has a third-person limited point of view, while “Thirst for Knowledge” has a third-person omniscient point of view.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.6

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Which statement describes a key difference between the poems?

“Thirst” creates a mood of tension and dread, while “Thirst for Knowledge” creates a mood of joy and relief.

“Thirst” focuses on an isolated individual experience, while “Thirst for Knowledge” has a much broader focus.

“Thirst” provides a positive resolution to its conflict, while “Thirst for Knowledge” leaves its conflict unresolved.

“Thirst” describes a sequence of events, while “Thirst for Knowledge” presents a series of loosely related impressions.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.5

Think Up Assessment - RL 7.5 - "Thirst" & "Thirst for Knowledge" (8.13)

Think Up Assessment - RL 7.5 - "Thirst" & "Thirst for Knowledge" (8.13)

Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.
Read this line from the poem.
"Eight."
Why does this line consist of one word?

Why does the poet use increasingly shorter lines at the end of the poem?

Read these lines from the poem.
"The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"
What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

How is the cyclist affected by dropping his water bottle?

Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.
Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

Which inference about the students is supported by the second stanza of the poem?

Which line from the poem supports the answer to Question 6?

What does the figurative language in this line “And now, finally, the buildings, bruised and bandaged,” help the reader understand?

How is the tone of the poem affected by the language used in the last line?

Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.
Which theme is developed in both poems?

Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”
"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."
Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?

Which statement describes the points of view of the poems?

Which statement describes a key difference between the poems?

Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.
Read this line from the poem.
"Eight."
Why does this line consist of one word?

Why does the poet use increasingly shorter lines at the end of the poem?

Read these lines from the poem.
"The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"
What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

How is the cyclist affected by dropping his water bottle?

Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.
Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

Which inference about the students is supported by the second stanza of the poem?

Which line from the poem supports the answer to Question 6?

What does the figurative language in this line “And now, finally, the buildings, bruised and bandaged,” help the reader understand?

How is the tone of the poem affected by the language used in the last line?

Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.
Which theme is developed in both poems?

Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”
"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."
Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?

Which statement describes the points of view of the poems?

Which statement describes a key difference between the poems?

Think Up Assessment - RL 7.5 - "Thirst" & "Thirst for Knowledge" (8.13)

Think Up Assessment - RL 7.5 - "Thirst" & "Thirst for Knowledge" (8.13)

Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.Read this line from the poem."Eight."Why does this line consist of one word?

Why does the poet use increasingly shorter lines at the end of the poem?

Read these lines from the poem."The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

How is the cyclist affected by dropping his water bottle?

Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

Which inference about the students is supported by the second stanza of the poem?

Which line from the poem supports the answer to Question 6?

What does the figurative language in this line “And now, finally, the buildings, bruised and bandaged,” help the reader understand?

How is the tone of the poem affected by the language used in the last line?

Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.Which theme is developed in both poems?

Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?

Which statement describes the points of view of the poems?

Which statement describes a key difference between the poems?

Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.Read this line from the poem."Eight."Why does this line consist of one word?

Why does the poet use increasingly shorter lines at the end of the poem?

Read these lines from the poem."The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

How is the cyclist affected by dropping his water bottle?

Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

Which inference about the students is supported by the second stanza of the poem?

Which line from the poem supports the answer to Question 6?

What does the figurative language in this line “And now, finally, the buildings, bruised and bandaged,” help the reader understand?

How is the tone of the poem affected by the language used in the last line?

Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.Which theme is developed in both poems?

Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?

Which statement describes the points of view of the poems?

Which statement describes a key difference between the poems?

Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.
Read this line from the poem.
"Eight."
Why does this line consist of one word?

Read these lines from the poem.
"The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"
What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.
Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.
Which theme is developed in both poems?

Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”
"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."
Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?

Use “Thirst” to answer questions 1–4.
Read this line from the poem.
"Eight."
Why does this line consist of one word?

Read these lines from the poem.
"The chain that quipped, “Clink! Clink!” Now demands, “Drink! Drink!”"
What is the purpose of the personification in these lines?

Use “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 5–9.
Why does the poet begin both stanzas with the same line?

Use “Thirst” and “Thirst for Knowledge” to answer questions 10-13.
Which theme is developed in both poems?

Read these lines from “Thirst for Knowledge.”
"Since doctors, lawyers, and engineers rolled up Their shirt sleeves and piled up sandbags."
Which line from “Thirst” is most similar in meaning and mood?