Name:

Date:
Poetry Meaning Group Interpretation

Period:

Directions: As a group, assign each of the roles listed below. Write the group members name in the corresponding
box.
Reader: ________________________________
1. This person is in charge of reading the
poem with adequate feeling.
2. The reader should read the poem out loud at
least twice, and is in charge of reading any lines for
reference.
3. Finally, the reader must read the poem, with
expression, in front of the entire class for the
presentation.

Summarizer: ____________________________
1. This person is in charge of summarizing the
poem to the best of their ability. The summarizer
must be able to express the basic meaning of the
text in easily understood language.
2. The summarizer will share their summary with
the whole class for their presentation.
3. Finally, the summarizer must be the groups
speaker and answer any questions asked during
presentation.

Questioner: ____________________________

Writer: ________________________________

1. The questioner is in charge of directing the

group through answer all of the questions.

1. This person is responsible for writing the groups

paragraph interpretation of the poem.

2. The questioner is also responsible for pushing

the group to think more deeply and will be held
more responsible if the responses to the questions
are shallow and not well thought out.

2. This person will have greater responsibility for

the paragraph and must ensure that it is well
written, with a clear message.

3. The questioner will ask Mrs. Wiley all questions

for the group.

3, They must also ensure that the paragraph

contains all necessary components.

Now, read the poem and then answer the questions listed below.
1. Below, write a short summary of the poem:
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2. What is the mood of the poem?
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3. What are two elements of poetry you notice in the poem that are important to the meaning? Write what the element
is and the example.
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4. Why do you think the author chose to include these elements?
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5. Write three possible messages the author could have had for this poem. After, circle the one you think is most likely.
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b. ________________________________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________________________________
Below, write one paragraph (7-11 sentences) explaining your groups thoughts about the message of the poem. Write
how the poem expresses the message. Finally, write whether or not the author was effective in sharing their message
through the poem, and explain why your group has that opinion.
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Presentation:
Make sure everyone in your group is prepared for the presentation. Answer these questions in order to prepare:
-Does everyone in the group understand the meaning of the poem?
-Who is going to read the paragraph for the class?
-Is the reader prepared to read the poem and the summarizer prepared to answer questions?