Poem - My First Win - SL

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This document contains a poem titled "My First Win" by SL, published in School Journal Junior 1-SL in 2005, Version 1.0. The poem, written in English, explores the feelings of nervousness and anticipation before a race. It includes lines such as "I wonder if I'll make it. Waiting nervously, My heart beating fast. Will I be able to win?" and "I can hear the whispers in the wind." Following the poem are several "Check Your Understanding" questions designed to assess comprehension of the text. These questions cover the character's emotions, race mechanics, plot details, inferential reasoning, and literary devices like similes. The questions also prompt personal reflection and creative application of literary concepts, such as comparing speeds, strengths, and levels of fear using similes. The document appears to be an educational resource for young learners of English, focusing on reading comprehension and literary analysis through poetry.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time26 min

Poem - My First Win

Check Your Understanding

FAQs

What is the title of the poem?

The title of the poem is "My First Win".

What emotions does the speaker express in the poem?

The speaker expresses feelings of nervousness and anticipation before a race, wondering if they will be able to win.

What literary device is mentioned in question 8?

Question 8 introduces and asks for examples of similes, which are described as figures of speech that compare something to something else.

Jul 17, 2026

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