Learning Target:
 I can identify the difference between
what the text says explicitly and
what it implies using evidences
from the text.
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The Perfect Friend
Today I found a friend
who knew everything I felt
she knew my weakness
and the problems I’ve been dealt
She understood my wonders
and listened to my dreams,
she listened to how I felt about life and love
and knew what it all means.
Not once did she interrupt me
or tell me I was wrong
she understood what I was going through
and promised she’d stay long.
I reached out to this friend,
to show her that I care
to pull her close and let her know
how much I need her there.
I went to hold her hand
to pull her a bit nearer
and I realized this perfect friend I found
was nothing but a mirror.
Comprehension Questions
1.
Based on the poem, it can be said that the speaker in the
poem _______________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
talks very softly to others
is extremely friendly with strangers
has many mirrors in her room but uses only one
wants to share her personal feelings with a good friend
2.
Which of the following best describes the “she” in the poem?
a.
b.
c.
d.
lazy
proud
supportive
courageous
3.
What is the main theme of the poem?
4.
The word “dealt” as used in the poem means_________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
told
handed
unsolved
promised
In which line of the poem does the reader find out that the
speaker is female?
6.
The word “interrupt” indicates an action_______________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
that does not allow someone or something to continue
that makes other people think more clearly
that does not make sense
that makes others scared
Describe your best friend in about 100 words using
appropriate adjectives.
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