1. Reading and Analyzing Poetry Mrs. Elias 2014

2. Reading Poetry O Read the poem O Make connections with the poem to understand its meaning and purpose O Read the poem again, aloud O Paraphrase the poem

3. Reading Poetry O Title O Speaker O Format O Subject O Setting/situation (imagery) O Prepare for interpretation/analysis

4. Interpretation/Analysis Qs O Does the title contribute to the meaning of the poem? O What voice is heard? O Are there any unusual or difficult words? O What is the main idea? O What connections are made? O Are there lines or stanzas that need further explanation?

5. Interpretation/Analysis Qs continued… O Why is the format important? O How the poem relate to real life? O Is there intentional meaning/symbols? O Does the structure of the pome help to convey it’s purpose and meaning? O What does the poem ultimately do, or mean, for the reader?

6. More… O Form? Patterns? O Rhyme? O Rhythm? O Lines? O Stanzas? O Figurative language? O Tone/Mood? O Imagery (five senses)? O Symbols/Deeper Meaning?

7. Think about… O What happens in the poem? O Do you enjoy the poem? Why? Why not? O In today’s society, is the poem relevant? O Was the author effective in conveying his/her message through the poem? O What is the theme? O What do you think? O What can you conclude?

8. A little bit more… O How does this compare to other poems you have read? O Base on what you know, what can you say about the poet’s life? O What info supports your interpretation?