Poetry- 5th Grade - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The poem uses personification: The shoes do and feel things that people usually do and feel. For instance, the shoes _____.

blink

dance

fall asleep

eat breakfast

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the phrases below best describes the mood of the poem?

worried and fearful

excited and impatient

angry and frustrated

relaxed and peaceful

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the line “They revisit the places they went to during the day,” the word revisit means _____.

change

go back to

can't remember

can't find

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the poem “My Inner Weather Report” mostly about?

different kinds of weather

staying safe during a storm

paying attention to your feelings

things that make people feel upset

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A purpose of the poem is to help readers understand that . . .

feelings change like the weather.

feelings last forever.

the weather changes because of feelings.

the weather changes each day

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does the sun coming out after a storm BEST relate to feelings?

It shows that the sun makes people feel happy.

It shows that life gets better when a storm stops.

It shows that feeling happy is easy

It shows that you can feel better after hard times.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which question below expresses the main idea that the poet wants you to think about?

What secrets do animals know about Earth?

Where are other places on Earth that need to be discovered?

Which people have explored Earth?

When are certain parts of Earth going to be uncovered?

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The “shambling” tracks in line 6 must be ______.

deep and enormous

scary

quickly made

made by feet that don’t leave the ground as they walk

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Based on the poem, you can tell that the poet ______ the “early explorers.”

admires

daydreams about

envies

puzzles over

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does the poet think fame is like a bee?

It brings both pleasure and pain.

It creates a sweet life full of wonder.

It is more challenging than people realize.

It makes people well-known.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which line supports the idea that being famous can be harmful?

“Fame is a bee.”

“It has a song—”

“It has a sting—”

“Ah, too, it has a wing.”

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does the poet most likely mean about fame in the line ”It has a song—”?

It is annoying.

It can seem attractive.

It is carefree.

Singing can make people famous.

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