1a. In "in Just-," what do "eddieandbill" do? What do "bettyandisbel" do?
2a. What does the balloonman do?
3a. In "Spring is like a perhaps hand," where does spring come from?
4a. What is spring compared to? How do people react to seeing this thing?
1b. How do their activities help show that it is "Just-/spring"?
2b. Why do you think he does this?
3b. What does this mean?
4b. What does this comparison mean?
5a. In what different ways do people in these two poems react to the arrival of spring? Compare and contrast the people's attitudes toward spring.
5b. In what ways does spring act like a hand arranging a shop window? In what ways does it cause people to act differently than they do in winter?
6a. How well does "In Just-" describe how it feels when spring comes? How well does "Spring is like a perhaps hand" portray spring's arrival?
6b. Which of the two poems better matches your feelings about spring?
Image and Imagery. In your own words, describe the imagery in "in Just-" and in "Spring is like a perhaps hand."
Description. Think about the descriptions of spring offered in "in Just-" and "Spring is like a perhaps hand." How do they make use of sensory details? How do they use concrete language? What similes or other creative invented words or phrases can you find in the poems?
Using a Thesaurus. Brainstorm a list of words you would use to describe spring.
Now, use a thesaurus to identify a few synonyms for these words.
When you're finished, write a short paragraph that describes how you feel about spring. Use as many of the words you came up with as you can.
Correcting Sentence Run-ons. A run-on sentence is made up of two or more sentences that have been run together as if they were one complete thought. In the space provided, fix the following run-on sentences by dividing them into two separate sentences. Mark the end of each idea with a period, question mark, or exclamation point. Capitalize the first word of each new sentence.
Example Run-on: Jason tried to jump across the swollen stream he slipped in the mud on the other side. Corrected: Jason tried to jump across the swollen stream. He slipped in the mud on the other side.
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2. My new puppy is still being potty-trained she's had numerous accidents in the house.
3. I got some money for my birthday I'm going shopping at the mall.
4. I'm thinking about getting my hair cut do you think I should go to Sara's Salon?
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6. What are you doing Friday night I'm staying in to study.
7. Did you see the new Jackie Chan movie I thought it was great.
8. Ahmed got a new motorcycle last week he might take me for a ride.
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10. I'd like to learn how to knit it'd be fun to make a sweater.
