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Here's a familiar poem that is often studied in Grade 8 English:

Title: "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

Questions:

1. What does the speaker encounter in the yellow wood?

- A) Two roads that diverge

- B) A beautiful meadow

- C) A group of travelers

- D) A dense forest

2. Why does the speaker feel sorry?

- A) They couldn't travel both roads

- B) The roads were not well-maintained

- C) They were lost in the woods

- D) They were tired and wanted to rest

3. How does the speaker choose which road to take?

- A) They choose the road that is well-worn

- B) They choose the road that is less traveled

- C) They choose the road that leads to a meadow

- D) They choose the road that is shorter

4. What does the speaker mean by "way leads on to way"?

- A) One road leads to another

- B) The journey becomes more difficult

- C) The speaker is lost and can't find their way back

- D) The road ahead is unknown and uncertain

5. What does the speaker imply by saying "that has made all the difference"?

- A) The choice of the road was insignificant

- B) The choice of the road changed their life

- C) The choice of the road led to regret

- D) The choice of the road was a mistake

Answers: 1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B.

Feel free to use this familiar poem and the accompanying questions for your Grade 8 English lesson.

Certainly! Here's a short story suitable for Grade 8 students:

Title: "The Lion and the Mouse"

Once upon a time, in a lush jungle, a mighty lion ruled with strength and pride. One day, while taking a
nap, the lion was awakened by a tiny mouse running across his paw. Enraged, the lion caught the mouse
with his powerful claws.

The frightened mouse pleaded for mercy, promising to help the lion someday. Intrigued, the lion
decided to spare the mouse's life, believing that such a tiny creature could never be of assistance.
Months later, the lion found himself trapped in a hunter's net. Roaring with frustration, he struggled to
break free. Hearing the lion's cries, the mouse rushed to his aid. With her sharp teeth, she gnawed
through the ropes, setting the lion free.

Grateful and humbled, the lion realized the value of even the smallest acts of kindness. From that day
forward, he and the mouse became unlikely friends, always helping each other in times of need.

Discussion Questions:

1. How did the lion initially react to the mouse running across his paw?

- A) He caught the mouse with his claws.

- B) He ignored the mouse and continued sleeping.

- C) He became frightened and ran away.

- D) He welcomed the mouse and played with it.

2. Why did the lion decide to spare the mouse's life?

- A) He believed the mouse could be of assistance someday.

- B) He felt sorry for the tiny creature.

- C) He wanted to make friends with the mouse.

- D) He was too lazy to catch the mouse.

3. How did the mouse help the lion when he was trapped?

- A) She brought food and water to the lion.

- B) She used her sharp teeth to gnaw through the ropes.

- C) She called for help from other animals in the jungle.

- D) She told the lion how to escape the net.

4. What did the lion learn from his experience with the mouse?

- A) The importance of friendship and kindness.

- B) The need for power and dominance.

- C) The fear of being trapped and helpless.

- D) The joy of taking naps in the jungle.

5. How did the lion and the mouse's relationship change after the incident?

- A) They became enemies and avoided each other.

- B) They remained indifferent towards each other.

- C) They became unlikely friends and helped each other.

- D) They forgot about each other and moved on.

Answers: 1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-A, 5-C.

Feel free to use this short story and the accompanying discussion questions for your Grade 8 English
lesson.

Certainly! Here's a short story suitable for a Grade 8 English lesson:

Title: "The Gift of the Magi"

Once upon a time, in a small apartment, lived a young couple named Jim and Della. They were deeply in
love but had very little money. Christmas was approaching, and both wanted to give each other a special
gift.
Della had beautiful long hair that she cherished, while Jim owned a treasured pocket watch that had
been passed down through generations. Della decided to sell her hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch,
while Jim sold his watch to buy combs for Della's hair.

On Christmas Eve, they exchanged their gifts. Della tearfully presented Jim with the chain, only to
discover that he no longer had the watch. Jim, in turn, gave Della the combs, but she had no hair to
adorn them.

Despite their disappointment, Jim and Della realized the true value of their love and sacrifice. They
understood that material possessions were secondary to the love they shared. In that moment, their
humble gifts became symbols of their selflessness and devotion.

This heartwarming story teaches us the importance of love, sacrifice, and the true spirit of giving.

Discussion Questions:

1. What did Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

- A) Her hair

- B) Her jewelry

- C) Her clothes

- D) Her books

2. What did Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

- A) His watch

- B) His car

- C) His guitar

- D) His computer
3. How did Della feel when she received the combs?

- A) Disappointed

- B) Overjoyed

- C) Surprised

- D) Indifferent

4. What did Jim and Della realize about their gifts?

- A) Material possessions were less important than their love

- B) They should have spent more money on the gifts

- C) They should have communicated better about their gifts

- D) They should have bought more practical gifts

5. What is the main lesson of the story?

- A) The importance of love and sacrifice

- B) The joy of receiving expensive gifts

- C) The need for material possessions

- D) The disappointment of Christmas gifts

Answers: 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 5-A.

Feel free to use this short story and the accompanying discussion questions for your Grade 8 English
lesson.

Certainly! Here's another short poem suitable for a Grade 8 English lesson:
Title: "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune without the words,

And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;

And sore must be the storm

That could abash the little bird

That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land,

And on the strangest sea;

Yet, never, in extremity,

It asked a crumb of me.

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the speaker comparing hope to in the poem?

- A) A bird with feathers

- B) A stormy gale

- C) A chillest land

- D) A crumb of food
2. How does the speaker describe the sound of hope?

- A) A tune without words

- B) A loud and boisterous noise

- C) A whisper in the wind

- D) A silent presence

3. What does the speaker suggest about the strength of hope?

- A) It can endure even the harshest storms

- B) It is fragile and easily destroyed

- C) It is dependent on external circumstances

- D) It is insignificant and unimportant

4. Where has the speaker heard hope?

- A) In different places and situations

- B) Only in the speaker's soul

- C) In the chirping of birds

- D) In the warmth of a fire

5. What does the speaker say about hope's expectations?

- A) It never asks for anything in return

- B) It demands constant attention and care

- C) It only exists in ideal circumstances

- D) It relies on the generosity of others

Answers: 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 5-A.

Feel free to use this short poem and the accompanying discussion questions for your Grade 8 English
lesson.