Poetry analysis high school

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Have your students ever described poetry as boring or confusing? It is common for them to feel overwhelmed by poetry because it is so different from other styles of writing. In order for students to move past this attitude, they need to feel confident in their ability to read and write poetry. In this blog post, you will learn how you can instill the love of poetry in high school students. I will also share some of my students' favorite activities for teaching poetry in high school.

I LOVE POETRY! I love to read it, write it, and teach it, and above all, I want my students to love it too! In order for them to love it, however, they have to understand it. I've always had a difficult time getting students to think deeply when it comes to poetry analysis, so I decided to develop a new process this year to help them practice. I ended up with a seven step process. To practice, I put together a packet of six of my personal favorite poems. We went through the packet together…

S – STRUCTURE: How is this poem organized? How many stanzas? How is the idea developed? What words or phrases give the images or theme emphasis or clarity? What is the structure? Line length / rhyme scheme? Is there any rhythm / repetition? M – MEANING: What is the poem about? Does it have a message? What is the poet discussing? Is there an overall theme and idea in the poem? Does is contain symbolism? I – IMAGERY: What pictures do you get in your mind when you read the poem? Does the poem…

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I love this poem. I love the imagery, the title, the metaphor, but most of all, I love how teachable it is. The poem has a great deal of mystery and room for debatable discussions about author’s intent, but it’s also accessible to students who might feel intimidated by poetry - or even just inti

Are you looking for help around how to teach poetry analysis? Many students have an aversion to poetry, already viewing it as complex and confusing. Helping them understand how to analyze poetry is a great way to change that. These 6 steps can help. If you’re looking for tips around how to teach poetry analysis,… Read More »How to Teach Poetry Analysis: 6 Easy Steps

I LOVE POETRY! I love to read it, write it, and teach it, and above all, I want my students to love it too! In order for them to love it, ho...

Poetry refresh in order? This list includes seven ways to teach poetry analysis in high school English. Perfect for grades 9-12 and AP Literature.