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WorksheetsHow To Read Poetry: Guided Notes
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Step #1: Show no
(a)
Step #2: Read the
(a)
Step #3: Read the poem (next four words)
(a)
Step #4: Read the poem all the way through a second time and
(a)
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
(a)
Step #7: Notice ______ or _______.
(a)
Step #7 Continued: Pay special attention to the use of (a) words such as "but" or "however" and how they affect the meaning of the poem.
Step #8: Figure out the (a) .
Step #8 Continued: Which of the following make up the "structure" of a poem? (Select all that apply)
Rhyme scheme
Meter of the lines
Physical layout of the text
Use of white space on the page
Use of difficult vocabulary words
Step #9: Read the poem A THIRD TIME, (a) , if possible.
Step #9 Continued: After reading a poem a MINIMUM of THREE times, readers should... (select all that apply)
Identify a deeper meaning (or theme) of a poem
Try to see a new insight or perspective
Plagiarize the author's work as their own
Become frustrated and give up trying to comprehend the piece
