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Poetry Analysis WorksheetPoetry Analysis Worksheet
Publisher
Winterhill School
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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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1 hr
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Poetry Analysis

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Gain greater insight into poems using a poetry analysis worksheet. Here, scholars follow steps and answer questions to dissect any poem. Topics include the poem's meaning, theme, technique, and structure, as well as personal thoughts and feelings. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry, poetry analysis, literary themes, figurative language, personification, similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, assonance, poetic structure, reading poetry, voice, interpretation, tone

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare and contrast the analysis of the same poem between pupils and discuss their findings as a class
  • Allow class members to choose a poem to analyze and share the analysis with their peers 

Classroom Considerations

  • Copies are required
  • Provide more detailed instructions on the writing of the analytical essay portion at the end of the resource 

Pros

  • The general outline of this resource allows any poem to be analyzed using the same questions 

Cons

  • Space to write is limited 

Common Core

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