Jacque's soliloquy from Act II, scene ii of As You Like It sets the stage for a close reading exercise that models how to approach difficult, dense text and enables readers to practice reading comprehension and analysis skills. Learners are given a copy of the speech formatted into three columns: the first column contains the text and the second vocabulary words, while the third leaves room for notes and observations. Step-by-step directions are included in the teaching guide and an appendix suggests additional activities. The packet would make a strong addition to your curriculum library.