Worksheet on Family Bonds: Climbing My Grandfather
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis and comprehension related to the poem 'Climbing My Grandfather,' emphasizing family bonds and poetic techniques.
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Worksheet on Family Bonds: Climbing My Grandfather
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Introduction and Context
This worksheet centers on the poem 'Climbing My Grandfather,' which explores themes of family connection, memory, and admiration. The poem presents a speaker who perceives climbing their grandfather as a metaphor for understanding and appreciating their familial bond. The narrator describes their efforts as akin to ascending a mountain, emphasizing both physical closeness and emotional intimacy. The poem uses vivid imagery and poetic devices such as metaphor and imagery to evoke feelings of respect and love for the grandfather figure, while also illustrating the passage of time and growing understanding. As students analyze the text, focus on how poetic techniques enhance the depiction of family bonds and personal growth. The poem's tone is contemplative, tender, and reflective, inviting readers to consider their own relationships with family members and the ways in which understanding deepens over time.
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Analyzing Poetic Devices
He is climbing / My grandfather / In the same way I climb / To understand him better, / As if he were a mountain. / 'Climbing' here is a metaphor for exploring one's relationship and understanding with a family member, implying effort, ascent, and discovery.
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What poetic device is used in the phrase 'he is climbing'?
[2 marks]C
Comprehension Questions
The poem portrays the act of climbing as a metaphor for understanding a family member, emphasizing emotional closeness and respect. The narrator compares their effort to climbing a mountain, symbolizing challenge and achievement in the relationship.
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How does the poem use imagery to convey the relationship between the narrator and the grandfather?
[3 marks]2.
What is the tone of the poem based on the summary?
[2 marks]D
Grammar Focus: Analyzing Language Techniques
Identify the grammatical technique used in the following phrases.
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Identify the tense used in 'He is climbing.'
[1 mark]2.
Explain the grammatical mood in 'as if he were a mountain.'
[2 marks]E
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short poem or paragraph about a family member that you admire. Use at least two poetic devices discussed earlier.
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Your creative piece should include imagery and metaphor. Ensure it expresses admiration and connection.
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Vocabulary Enhancement
Define the following words as they relate to the poem and context.
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What does 'explore' mean in the context of this poem?
[2 marks]G
Reflective Question
Reflect on your own family relationships and write a brief paragraph about how understanding grows over time.
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How can climbing a mountain be a metaphor for developing a relationship with a family member? Write your thoughts in 3-4 sentences.
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