"Here it is again, that ghostly blank page staring me down, glaring at me in defiance. "Here," the page says, "place your words here." These lines highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that-

the page appears to be taunting the speaker

the page does not provide the speaker with useful ideas

the speaker does not feel like writing at that particular moment

the speaker is unsure where to write his thoughts

Based on the last stanza, the reader can conclude that the speaker-

has begun expressing ideas freely

wants to write about winning a race

hopes to learn organizational skills

Read lines 6 through 10 from the poem. (Look in your packet.) Which sentences from the letter expresses the same idea as these lines from the poem?

Living hurts, so sometimes we write about a miserable date, a friend who betrayed us, the death of a parent, Some days, though, we're so full of joy we feel like a kite.

We don't just talk about writing. We sit by ourselves inside or outside, writing at airports or on kitchen tables, even on napkins.

I've learned that some writers are quiet and shy, others noisy, others just plain obnoxious. Some like enchiladas and others like sushi; some like rap and others like rancheras.

When I was in grade school in El Paso, Texas (where I was born), I read comic books and mysteries and magazines and library books. I was soaking up language.

How does the author's purpose for writing in "Dear Fellow Writer" differ from the poet's purpose in "What the Page Says"?

Mora persuades people to start writing, while the poet describes a writer's effort.

Mora provides information about writing strategies, while the poet encourages a writer to use a specific stategy.

Mora describes the writing process for readers, while the poet does not.

Mora entertains readers with a story about writing, while the poet does not.

Read the excerpts from the letters and the poem. (Look in your packet.) Based on these excerpts, the reader can conclude that both the author and the poet share a similar belief that-

writing develops a person's sense of self

searching for ideas in various places improves writing

expressing thoughts orally is easier than writing

writing helps others resolve their conflicts

What is one difference between the author of the letter and the speaker of the poem?

The author expresses a willingness to begin writing, while the speaker has difficulty transforming thoughts into words.

The author gets her inspiration to write from her feelings, while the speaker is inspired by others.

The author is content with her first attempt at writing, while the speaker continuously edits and revises.

The author prefers reading more than writing, while the speaker enjoys both reading and writing.

Why does the author begin this selection by explaining what wetlands are?

To give important background information about wetlands

To describe the various aspects of a wetland area near a high school

To offer reasons that readers should be committed to wetland conservation

To encourage readers to become involved in wetland conservation

What is paragraph 2 mostly about?

How the Tantramar Wetlands were created

Why preserving freshwater wetlands is important

Why a nonprofit group works to conserve wetlands

How the Tantramar Wetlands Centre was contructed

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

To highlight a group of volunteers who help maintain wetlands

To inform readers about the importance of wetlands

To advocate for more programs designed to preserve wetlands

To encourage young people to learn more about wetlands

How does the author support the idea that Wetheads enjoy volunteering at the Tantramar Wetlands Centre?

By including a quote from a student who works at the center

By describing the type of work students do at the center

By explaining the importance of the students' work at the center

By mentioning an award that the students won for their work at the center

The author emphasizes the idea that wetlands-

will disappear if people don't work to preserve them

are an important source of freshwater

should be studied in high school

require maintaince by nonprofit organizations

Which sentence shows that the author believes that the Wetheads are doing exceptional work at the Tantramar Wetlands Centre?

Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these high school students have done more to change how people think about wetlands than any other youth group in Canada.

Every year more than 100 high school volunteers, known as Wetlands, learn about the value of wetlands.

They learn how to paddle canoes, give oral presentations, and identify the plants, birds, and mammals that make the wetlands their habitat.

Wetlands are also trained how to place bands on the legs of birds.

Based on her letter how has the author's Hispanic heritage influenced her message?

She wants to communicate the idea that a person from any culture can become a writer.

She wants to encourage people to write about what makes their culture unique.

She wants to celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic authors.

She wants to emphasize the importance of storytelling in Hispanic culture.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the author organize paragraphs 8 through 10?

By listing common practices used by writers

By comparing strategies writers use to develop their ideas

By stating reasons writers avoid trying different techniques

By identifying problems writers encounter while revising their work

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author uses the questions in paragraph 4 to-

suggest that her opinions were not accepted by others

prove that maturity has enhanced her ability to write

show that there are benefits to being able to speak two languages

explain how false assumptions kept her from pursuing her interest in writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence from the letter best supports the author's claim that reading helps writers develop their skills?

Without practice, you will never learn to hear and sing your own unique song.

Revising is now one of my favorite parts of being a writer, though I didn't always feel that way.

We're curious to see what others are doing with words, but--what is more important--we like what happens to us when we open a book, how we journey into the pages.

In the last twenty years, I've spent more and more time writing my own books for children and adults.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means-

encouraging

confident

fearless

frightening

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which lines from the poem reflect a lesson that the speaker learns?

"In lush gardens,/the words will bloom up all around you,"

Quickly marching words,/all in a line,

"Start with any scribble,/ and soon the ideas will form."

Hello, words./Hello, victory!

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the poem, the speaker's mood changes from-

uncertain to discouraged

frustrated to joyous

lonely to peaceful

relaxed to excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In stanza 2, the poet's use of a metaphor suggests that

words helps writers generate ideas

ideas can overwhelm writers

exercise helps writers develop thier thoughts

writers depend on others to complete their work

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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ELA State Test Review

How does the author organize paragraphs 8 through 10?

The author uses the questions in paragraph 4 to-

Which sentence from the letter best supports the author's claim that reading helps writers develop their skills?

In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means-

Which lines from the poem reflect a lesson that the speaker learns?

In the poem, the speaker's mood changes from-

In stanza 2, the poet's use of a metaphor suggests that

"Here it is again,that ghostly blank pagestaring me down,glaring at me in defiance."Here," the page says, "place your words here."These lines highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that-

Based on the last stanza, the reader can conclude that the speaker-

Both the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem would most likely consider a blank page to be a-

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"Here it is again,
that ghostly blank page
staring me down,
glaring at me in defiance.
"Here," the page says, "place your words here."
These lines highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that-