Read lines 2 through 4 from the poem.
my body itches
to feel white leather
with raised red stitches
What is the most likely reason the poet includes this imagery?
Read lines 5 and 6 from the poem.
(worn from home runs,
dirt, and grit)
These lines help the reader picture the way the baseball -
Read lines 9 and 10 from the poem.
The smell of grass
and mud is sweet.
These lines mainly help the reader imagine what the baseball morning -
Short Constructed Response:
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In lines 11 through 14, what is the most likely reason the poet uses imagery to describe the way the boy gets ready to play baseball?
Support your answer with evidence from the poem.
Which line from the poem best shows that the speaker thinks he will do well at
the baseball game? Select ONE
Based on the poem, what does the speaker like best about baseball?
Select TWO correct answers.
How does the baseball field setting contribute to the poem?
Extended Constructed Response:
Read the poem “Baseball Morning.” Based on the information in the poem, write a response to the following:
Explain how the speaker feels about baseball and how his feelings shown by the poet.
Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the poem to support your answer.