How To Read Poetry: Guided Notes

Step #1: Show no

Step #2: Read the

Step #3: Read the poem (next four words)

Step #4: Read the poem all the way through a second time and

Step #4 Continued: To annotate means... (select all that apply)

• to underline, highlight, or write comments around the text

• to write questions you have about the meaning of words or phrases

• to add comments if the text reminds you of something else

• to draw symbols next to lines you find confusing or important

Step #5: It is a good idea to pause while reading and look up words that I don't know.

• True

• False

Step #6: Identify the

Step #7: Notice ______ or _______.

Step #7 Continued: Pay special attention to the use of _____ words such as "but" or "however" and how they affect the meaning of the poem.

Step #8: Figure out the _________.