Locomotion
Book Quiz and Resource Page
Ten multiple-choice, self-checking quiz questions about Locomotion
Discussion Questions / Reading Guide for Locomotion:
1) There are two different metaphors in the first two poems. What are they comparing? Why do you predict these images will be important in this story?
2) What do you notice about the language and format of this book? Does it work for you as a reader? Why do you think the author chose this style, instead of using standard paragraphs to tell the story?
3) Choose two examples of descriptive imagery from this book and discuss what they add to the story.
4) What words and phrases best describe Lonnie? How similar is he to you?
5) "Visiting" is one of the book's powerful poems. What are some important ideas in this poem? Why do these ideas matter?
6) Why did the author include the story about the Twinkies in the "Sometimes" poem? Is Miss Edna good for Lonnie?
7) All through the book, the author compares Lonnie's life before and after a tragedy. Why does the author show so many details about the past? Which ones are most powerful for you?
8) How does Lonnie feel about Eric? About New Boy? What do Lonnie's feelings about these characters reveal about Lonnie?
9) What does his teacher's coat have to do with Lamont's attitude in "Occasional Poem?" How does Lamont see things? How is that different from his teacher's perspective? How do you know?
10) How does Lonnie feel about Angel's poem? What does writing mean to Lonnie?
2) What do you notice about the language and format of this book? Does it work for you as a reader? Why do you think the author chose this style, instead of using standard paragraphs to tell the story?
3) Choose two examples of descriptive imagery from this book and discuss what they add to the story.
4) What words and phrases best describe Lonnie? How similar is he to you?
5) "Visiting" is one of the book's powerful poems. What are some important ideas in this poem? Why do these ideas matter?
6) Why did the author include the story about the Twinkies in the "Sometimes" poem? Is Miss Edna good for Lonnie?
7) All through the book, the author compares Lonnie's life before and after a tragedy. Why does the author show so many details about the past? Which ones are most powerful for you?
8) How does Lonnie feel about Eric? About New Boy? What do Lonnie's feelings about these characters reveal about Lonnie?
9) What does his teacher's coat have to do with Lamont's attitude in "Occasional Poem?" How does Lamont see things? How is that different from his teacher's perspective? How do you know?
10) How does Lonnie feel about Angel's poem? What does writing mean to Lonnie?
Additional Resources Related to Locomotion:
Mrs. Warner's Learning Community - Types of Poetry
Types of poetry with examples, including short videos about the types. Some are a little younger and more childish than those found in Locomotion, but there are still quite a few students could try.
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