Grade 5 Poetry Lesson 3

1. Write down the first word of lines 5–8.

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TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

2. How do these opening words differ from the opening words of lines 1–4?

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TEKS.ELA.E1.5B

3. In line 5, the speaker describes his feelings at the lecture. What words does he use to describe how he started to feel?

4. Earlier in the discussion, we predicted how the speaker might feel at the lecture. What clues did you use from the poem that helped you to make your prediction?

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TEKS.ELA.6.9E

5. According to line 6, what did the speaker do as a result of these feelings? Use the words from the poem in your answer.

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TEKS.ELA.5.10A

TEKS.ELA.5.10B

6. Paraphrase your answer to question 5 by putting the poem’s words in your own words.

7. What does the speaker do in lines 7–8?

8. Starting with line 5, the poem no longer uses anaphora and instead begins each line with a different word. We know that in lines 1-4, the speaker is starting to feel sick and tired. Why might someone who feels sick and tired use the same words over and over?

9. Based on the variety of words used to start lines 5–8, how do you think the speaker might feel at the end of the poem? Give a reason for your answer.

10. Based on the poem, do you think this speaker would rather hear someone describe his favorite food or eat his favorite food? Give a reason for your answer.