The Sculptor/Mid Unit Review

The lesson or moral of the story. What the reader should learn from the text or poem.

• Gist

• Theme

• Figurative Language

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

This week Ms. Heard and Ms. Samokar have been focusing on... (check all that apply)

• Gist

• Theme

• Conflict

• Figurative Language

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of figurative language:

• It all depends on the grit at my disposal

• Hard work is the clay dreams are molded from

• No accident of birth or race or place determines the scope of hope

• Dreams do not come

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the impact of this figurative language from "The Sculptor":

My father says hard work is the clay that dreams are molded from"

• Dreams are impossible to create

• Clay is hard to work with

• Dreams just happen and we have no control over whether we achieve them

• Hard work is the material we use to make our dreams come true

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which line from "The Sculptor" best demonstrates the theme that dreams and hopes are for EVERYONE.

• I inventory my head and heart to weigh and measure what talents I might use.

• Dreams do not come. They are carved

• No accident of birth or race or place determines the the scope of hopes or dreams I have the right to.

• My father says hard work is the clay dreams are molded from.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

"I inventory my head and heart to weigh and measure what talents I might use to make my own tomorrow" Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word "inventory"?

• To shop, especially in person

• To think about often

• To invent or create

• To make a complete list of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a 'gist'?

• The lesson or moral of a story

• A short summary of events

• Imaginative language that helps the reader better understand the story

• Cousin of the fist

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the title of the poem connect to the overall theme?

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following are types of figurative language? (check all that apply)

• Theme

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which poetic structure does Nikki Grimes use in her poems in "One Last Word"?

• Free Verse

• Sonnet

• Golden Shovel

• Purple Toaster

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6