Understanding 'For Estefani, Third Grade, Who Made Me a Card'

Aracelis Girmay reflects on a card made by her student, Estefani, which features the mysterious word 'Loisfoeribari'. Initially puzzled, she explores its potential meanings and considers writing to Estefani for clarification. Eventually, she realizes that 'Loisfoeribari' symbolizes 'love is for everybody', highlighting a message of universal love and connection.

What is the initial setting described in the poem?

• A living room

• A library

• A classroom

• A garden

What does the yellow circle in Estefani's card represent?

• The sun

• A balloon

• A fruit

• A flower

What does the narrator first think 'Loisfoeribari' might be?

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

• A direction

• A type of flower

How does the narrator try to understand 'Loisfoeribari'?

• By looking it up in a dictionary

• By using it in sentences

• By asking a friend

• By drawing it

What does the narrator plan to do to find out the meaning of 'Loisfoeribari'?

• Write a letter to Estefani

• Ignore it

• Search online

• Ask another teacher

What does the narrator appreciate about Estefani's card?

• The colors used

• The way the sky is filled with birds

• The neat handwriting

• The size of the card

What does the narrator consider Estefani to be?

• A mischievous student

• A quiet student

• A shy student

• A brilliant student

What is the final realization about the word 'Loisfoeribari'?

• It is a name of a place

• It is a type of flower

• It is a direction

• It means 'Love is for everybody'

Which language does the narrator try to use to pronounce 'Loisfoeribari'?

• French

• Italian

• German

• Spanish

What is the overall theme of the poem?

• The complexity of language

• The universality of love

• The importance of education

• The beauty of nature