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My Last Duchess Theme of Jealousy
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students examine commentary about the jealousy of the Duke in Browning's "My Last Duchess." Students respond to discussion questions regarding the Duke’s suspicion that his wife is unfaithful, his...
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The Great Figure Theme of Versions of Reality
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Great Figure." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night Theme of Transience
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Howl Theme of Madness
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Howl. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Howl Theme of Rules and Order
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Howl. Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
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Howl Theme of Visions of America
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Howl. Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
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Setting Details in Of Mice and Men
After completing John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, groups are assigned a chapter to reread. Members list major conflicts and events and quote setting details. They then make observations about how the setting prepares the reader for the...
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Poetry Group Activity
In this Romeo and Juliet worksheet, learners complete a group project by creating a poem on an assigned topic relating to themes found in Romeo and Juliet.
Macmillan Education
Understanding Poetry
William Wordsworth's "Daffodils" provides young poets with an opportunity to examine how a poet can use powerful images and poetic devices to create vivid pictures in the minds of readers.
E Reading Worksheets
Tone Worksheet 2
The beauty of a poem is lost without an understanding of its tone. Middle schoolers connect author's purpose and word choice to four poems in a literary analysis activity, which prompts them to note each poem's tone and meaning.
E Reading Worksheets
Poetic Devices Finder
Track the poetic elements in any text with a guided reading worksheet. Kids note examples of consonance, alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition, rhyme, and rhythm when reading a poem or story, and provide a short explanation as to why...
Desire2Learn
Alliteration Worksheet
Learners love literary lyrics! Practice alliteration with an activity that encourages kids to find a line of alliteration for every letter of the alphabet. After they finish, they can create a line of their own alliteration and explain...
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Literary Terms
In this language arts worksheet, students 21 look for words having to do with types of literature and literary elements. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
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Mutability Questions
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students read the poem "Mutability," by William Wordsworth and then respond to 6 discussion questions. The questions require students to consider the role of religion and the impact of sudden change as...
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The Lady of Shalott Theme of The Supernatural
In this poetry analysis activity, students read comments about the mysterious and fantastical mood of Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the poem. Questions address the...
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers Theme of Memory and the Past
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students read a paragraph regarding Langston Hughe’s use of collective voice in the poem, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers Theme of Memory and the Past.” Students then answer 4 discussion questions about the...
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My Last Duchess Theme of Madness
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students consider the motivation for the actions of the Duke in "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning as they read a brief paragraph positing that the Duke is insane. Students then respond to 3...
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My Last Duchess Theme of Language and Communication
In this poetry analysis worksheet, 6th graders read a paragraph about the Duke's style of communication and lack of it in the poem, “My Last Duchess,” by Robert Browning. Student then answer 4 short answer questions that help them to...
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No Second Troy Theme of Guilt and Blame
In this poetry analysis worksheet, learners examine the content of the William Butler Yeats poem, “No Second Troy." Students read a paragraph about the theme of the poem, then respond to three discussion questions about the role of guilt...
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The Lady of Shalott: Theme of Man and the Natural World
Learners read about Alfred, Lord Tennyson's use of nature in the poem, "The Lady of Shallot." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the theme of man in the natural world. Questions require learners to reflect...
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The Lamb Theme of Man and the Natural World
In this poetry themes activity, students reflect on the theme of man in the natural world as they answer 4 short answer and essay questions based on theme in "The Lamb," by William Blake. Students are given a thesis statement for...
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Ode to a Nightingale Theme of Mortality
In this literary analysis worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of morality in the Keats poem "Ode to a Nightingale." Three extra reading activities are also included.
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The Flea Theme of Sex
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Flea Theme of Marriage
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.