Less than $5 9th Grade Poetry Assessment (by date, latest first)

Bring powerful poetry into your classroom with this beautifully designed comprehension resource for William Wordsworth’s poignant poem "She Sleeps by the Rill." This ready-to-use set of Poetry Comprehension Worksheets is ideal for grades 7–12 ELA or literature classes.

This printable and digital PDF includes:

• Full-text of the poem

• 6 structured worksheet sections, each targeting a key analytical skill:

• Theme & Meaning

• Narrative Elements

• Language & Diction

• Cultural & Historical Context

• Personal Response

• Author’s Purpose

• ✅ Answer Guide included for teacher use or student self-assessment

Students will develop critical reading and interpretive skills by exploring:

• Literary devices
• Mood, symbolism, and tone
• The poet’s message and emotional impact
• Text-to-self and text-to-world connections

Perfect for:

• Poetry units
• Literature circles
• Sub plans
• Exam preparation
• Independent or guided analysis

This resource encourages deep engagement with poetry and aligns with Common Core standards for literature and textual analysis.

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This DYLAN THOMAS "2 Poems" [Lesson Activities and Poems] resource provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection. 2 of Thomas' popular poems, 14 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

Summary:

Dylan Thomas, a Welshman, was a reporter and prominent writer in the early 20th century. His most famous poem, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," was published in 1952, but his reputation was solidified years earlier. Thomas' prose includes Under Milk Wood (1954) and A Child's Christmas in Wales (1955). Thomas was in high demand for his animated readings, but debt and heavy drinking took their toll, and he died in New York City while on tour in 1953, at age 39. was a reporter and prominent writer in the early 20th century. His most famous poem, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," was published in 1952, but his reputation was solidified years earlier. Thomas' prose includes Under Milk Wood (1954) and A Child's Christmas in Wales (1955). Thomas was in high demand for his animated readings, but debt and heavy drinking took their toll, and he died in New York City while on tour in 1953, at age 39.

This 9th - 12th grade canonized set of poems allows students to understand life and love for our childhood, heritage and family.

Poems Included:

1. "Fern Hill"

2. "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"

This Product Includes:

1. Who was Dylan Thomas (Video Biographies)

2. Each poem has 7 Discussion Questions [14 questions]

3. Thomas Visual Poetry

4. Literary and Participation Chart [Blank & Printable]

5. Group Poem Presentations

6. Reciting Thomas

7. It's About Us and much more

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This Robert Browning "2 Poems" [Lesson Activities and Poems] product provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection. 2 of Browning's popular poems, 16 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

Summary:

Born May 7, 1812, London—died Dec. 12, 1889, Venice, Robert Browning, (born May 7, was a major English poet of the Victorian age, noted for his mastery of dramatic monologue and psychological portraiture. His most noted work was The Ring and the Book (1868–69), the story of a Roman murder trial in 12 books.

This 9th - 12th grade canonized set of poems allows students to understand life and love and the need to reflect.

Poems Included:

1. "My Last Duchess"

2. "Porphyria's Lover"

This Product Includes:

1. Who is Robert Browning? Written/Video Biography

2. Each poem has 16 Discussion Questions [16 questions]

3. Browning Visual Poetry

4. Literary and Participation Chart [Blank & Printable]

5. Group Poem Presentations

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This Anne Bradstreet "To My Dear and Loving Husband" [Lesson Activities and Poem] product provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection and the human condition. Bradstreet**'s popular poem, 9 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, 4 Multiple Choice Quiz questions with Answer Key, 5+ LESSON ACTIVITIES, 5 Short Response Questions, Black & White Versions, Romanticism background, and a Biography**. "To My Dear and Loving Husband" allows students to read and analyze a poem of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

Summary:

Bradstreet's works frequently addressed personal reflections, human nature, reflection, and regret.

This 9th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need to reflect on their emotions, highlighting their humanity.

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1. "To My Dear and Loving Husband"

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5. Literary and Participation Chart [Blank & Printable]

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This OCTAVIO PAZ'S "3 Poems" [Lesson Activities and Poems] resource provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection. 3 of Paz's popular poems, 21 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this resource and your lesson. Check it out!

Summary:

Octavio Paz, a Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat was born March 31, 1914, Mexico City, Mexico—died April 19, 1998, Mexico City; he was recognized as one of the major Latin American writers of the 20th century. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1990.

This 9th - 12th grade canonized set of poems allows students to understand life and love for our own journey, heritage and relationships.

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This Anne Bradstreet "To My Dear and Loving Husband" [Lesson Activities and Poem] product provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection and the human condition. Bradstreet**'s popular poem, 9 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, 4 Multiple Choice Quiz questions with Answer Key, 5+ LESSON ACTIVITIES, 5 Short Response Questions, Black & White Versions, Romanticism background, and a Biography**. "To My Dear and Loving Husband" allows students to read and analyze a poem of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

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This OCTAVIO PAZ'S "3 Poems" [Lesson Activities and Poems] resource provides students a chance to experience a variety of topics that cause reflection. 3 of Paz's popular poems, 21 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this resource and your lesson. Check it out!

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Octavio Paz, a Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat was born March 31, 1914, Mexico City, Mexico—died April 19, 1998, Mexico City; he was recognized as one of the major Latin American writers of the 20th century. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1990.

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This individual or group crossword puzzle activity uses 12 terminologies and optional word bank, as well as word bank with definitions handout, that include: Simile The boy ran as fast as the wind. Sentence uses “like” or “as” to make comparisons. Metaphor The construction worker is a prince. An implied comparison between two unlike beings or objects. Alliteration Casey cackled confidently. The repetition of a single letter at the beginnings of words. Internal (Rhyme) Type of rhyme: The groom was soon doomed. Rhyme occurs inside the words of a sentence. Onomatopoeia Ring, ring…went the telephone. Sound words. Hyperbole I was so hungry I could eat an elephant. An exaggerated statement that has no literal meaning. Adjective The ragged, tattered coat. Vivid words that describe. Personification The flowers danced in the wind. Animals or inanimate objects take on qualities of humans. Synechdoche ABCs for Alphabet. Shortened forms of whole words. Adverb The two boys ran quickly. Tells when, where, or why and may end in –ly. Pun Sea captains don't like crew cuts. Deliberate use of words with multiple meanings that creates play on phrases. Oxymoron Long shorts or silent yell. Opposite words are combined to form phrases. Get students to interact with figurative language. Packet includes answer sheet with definitions. Fun introduction, test prep, or assessment for figurative language!

Smash Doodles are a great way to assess reading while encouraging creativity, whether in ELA or ELL. I love using this at the end of the year to demonstrate that a student can read independently and show what they know. Plus, it's easy to grade! Also, a great resource for homeschooling at any age. The set up for these Smash Doodles (with the rubric) make it easy to grade.

Included:

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2 Smash Doodle Sheet that students fill out to make sure they meet all the criteria.

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5. Criteria that pushes students to think critically and make use of best practices in reading comprehension.

So, what is it?

A Smash Doodle is a way to show what students have learned from the chapter or reading assigned. It involves creativity, color, the most important vocabulary, students' thoughts and questions.

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This resource works for any level of students and any reading. It can be used with novels, short stories, poetry, and even non-fiction. This assignment is automatically differentiated as students will choose the vocabulary that they need and not simply a list dictated by the teacher. It allows students to show their knowledge with images that they feel best represent the reading without compromising content.

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This particular Smash Doodle assignment includes:

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6. A main image that represents the chapter.

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This product bundles all 3 of my E.E. Cummings poetry analysis tools together for a discount! Please check out each resource individually below and watch my video about how to use foldables to chunk the text. Thank you so much!

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This product bundles 3 of my foldable poetry analysis activities by William Worsdworth together for one low cost! You'll get "My Heart Leaps Up", "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge", and "The World is Too Much With Us". Please watch my video to see how foldables work, and check out each product link individually. Than you so much!

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This bundle includes 2 Poetry Analysis Activities for the poetry of Countee Cullen: "Incident" and "From The Dark Tower". Please check out each product separately, and watch my video on how to use my line of foldables! Thank you!

This bundle includes foldable poetry analysis activities for 3 Sylvia Plath poems: "Metaphors", "Morning Song", and "Mirrors". Please check out the products individually and watch my video on how to use my line of poetry foldables! Thank you!

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This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for theme, author's purpose, confict, word choice, tone, and imagery.

An answer key is included! Please ask if you have any questions!

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This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze Lord Byron's "She Walks in Beauty" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for word choice, alliteration, simile, imagery, mood, tone, theme, gist, poetic form, and characterization. I have included a suggested answer key for your convenience. Please ask if you have any questions!

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework. The activity would be appropriate for accelerated middle school or high school classes.

This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze E.E. Cumming's moving love poem "[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in} by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze poetic form, syntax, punctuation, enjambment, literal vs figurative meaning, alliteration, word choice, theme, tone, author’s purpose, and imagery. A suggested answer key is included!

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework. The activity would be appropriate for accelerated middle school or high school classes.

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This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze William Carlos Williams' "This is Just To Say" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem's characterization, setting, word choice, authors’ purpose, poetic format, tone, and symbolism.

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework. The activity would be appropriate for accelerated middle school or high school classes.

This product can be used as a final assessment for A Raisin in the Sun. It requires students to synthesize the play and two Hughes poems by comparing the use of symbolism and the theme of the importance of dreams.

First, students will analyze "Harlem" and "Dreams" using the two foldables. Your students will fold the paper in half the long way, and cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside. As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem! I've attached my video that explains how to use foldables.

After the students analyze the poems, they're ready to write! The prompt asks them to synthesize all three texts by comparing e use of symbolism and the theme of the importance of dreams. I've included a comprehensive rubric so students are aware of the criteria, and teachers will be able to quickly and effective grade the final products!

This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze William Wordsworth's "My Heart Leaps Up" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for gist, repetition, theme, personification, characterization, punctuation, poetic format, and tone. Please ask if you have any questions!

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework.

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This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze Countee Cullen's "From the Dark Tower" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for word choice, connotation, author’s purpose, gist, tone, repetition, imagery, rhyme, theme, and characterization. An answer key is included.

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework. The activity would be appropriate for accelerated middle school or high school classes. Please ask if you have any questions!

***Interested in checking out what a foldable poetry analysis from my store looks like? Please download my freebie here! Foldable Poetry Analysis for The Quiet World by Jeffrey McDaniel: FREEBIE ***

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