English Poetry Worksheet Template
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3English 1 Poetry Unit
CCGPS Standards
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
I can…
1. Analyze narrative, ballad, lyric, limerick, haiku and sonnet poems
2. Identify and explain symbols in poetry
3. Analyze diction and discuss its importance in the poem
4. Determine the rhyme scheme of a variety of poems
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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5. Cite specific examples from the text to support my writing about poetry.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Demonstrate
command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
I can…
6. use correct grammar and correct terms in all writing
7. use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling in all writing
Task 1. Poetry Terms and stuff.
Get the "Passing the CCGPS 9th grade literature & composition EOCT" workbook and answer the following questions.
Poetic Devices, p. 70-75
1. Define poetry.
12. Define rhyme
2. Define fixed form poem.
13. What is internal rhyme?
3. Define free form poem (aka free verse).
14. What is slant rhyme?
4. Name and describe the three types of poems discussed
15. What is end rhyme?
in the table on p. 43.
5. What is a narrative poem?
16. Define rhyme scheme.
6. How many lines does a sonnet have?
17. What is rhythm?
7. What are often the subjects of ballads?
18. Define repetition.
8. Define alliteration
19. What is meter?
9. Give one example of alliteration - NOT from the
20. Why do poets use rhythm?
workbook!!
10. Define onomatopoeia.
11. Give TWO examples of onomatopoeia - NOT from
the workbook.
Types of Poetry
Get Poetry Packet from your teacher and complete the following exercises ON YOUR OWN PAPER.
Do NOT write on the packet, please!!
Task 2. Narrative Poem
Read the section named "What is a Narrative Poem?"
1. A narrative poem tells a _____. Its structure is similar to that of a ____ ____ or a ____.
2. Narrative poetry can take the form of rhyming ____ or it can go in the direction of ____ poetry,
meaning the rhyme scheme is ____.
3. What is the oldest known narrative poem?
4. The style of ____ poetry is one of the most ancient forms of ____ and yet continues to be used by
5. Narrative poetry has its roots in ancient ____ tradition.
6. TRUE or FALSE. It is thought that rhyme schemes helped performers remember many stories in their heads.
7. In the modern era, many musicians use narrative poetry to tell a _____ within the framework of a _____.
8. Narrative poetry can be in ____ form or ____ form.
9. TRUE or FALSE. Long forms of narrative poetry were often intended for an evening's entertainment.
10. How many lines does a couplet have?
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