Thanku: Poems of Gratitude

What is a common theme found in the poems from "thanku: poems of gratitude" by Miranda Paul?

• Adventure

• Gratitude

• Mystery

• Fear

Which of the following is an expression of gratitude you might find in a poem?

• "I wish for more"

• "Thank you for your kindness"

• "I am afraid of the dark"

• "I want to go home"

How is a typical poem structured in "thanku: poems of gratitude"?

• It has a beginning, middle, and end

• It is written in paragraphs

• It is a list of words

• It is a single sentence

Identify a poetic device used in the poems from "thanku: poems of gratitude."

• Simile

• Equation

• Recipe

• Blueprint

What is the main idea of a poem about gratitude?

• To express thankfulness

• To tell a scary story

• To describe a battle

• To explain a math problem

Which of the following best describes the tone of a gratitude poem?

• Angry

• Thankful

• Sad

• Confused

Analyze why a poet might use repetition in a gratitude poem.

• To make the poem longer

• To emphasize the feeling of gratitude

• To confuse the reader

• To make it rhyme

Summarize the content of a gratitude poem in one sentence.

• A gratitude poem expresses thankfulness for people, places, or things.

• A gratitude poem describes a scary monster.

• A gratitude poem explains how to build a house.

• A gratitude poem tells a joke.

Create a simple line of poetry expressing gratitude.

• "I am scared of the night."

• "Thank you for the sunshine bright."

• "I want to play all day."

• "The rain is falling down."

Which of the following is a reason someone might write a gratitude poem?

• To express anger

• To show appreciation

• To tell a lie

• To make a list