📖 Part 1: Poem Selection and Initial Response

1. Which poem did you choose to analyse?

2. What drew you to this particular poem? (Consider personal connection, cultural relevance, or interesting language)

3. After your first reading, what do you think this poem is about? Write your initial impression.

🔍 Part 2: Language Features Analysis

4. Identify and list three language devices used in your poem (e.g., metaphor, simile, imagery, alliteration, repetition):

Device 1: _________________________
Example from poem: _________________________________________________

Device 2: _________________________
Example from poem: _________________________________________________

Device 3: _________________________
Example from poem: _________________________________________________

5. Choose ONE of the language devices above and explain how it contributes to the poem's mood or meaning:

6. What emotions or feelings does the poet's choice of words create? Circle all that apply:

Joy/Happiness

Sadness/Melancholy

Anger/Frustration

Peace/Calm

Excitement/Energy

Mystery/Wonder

Nostalgia/Memory

Other: _______________

🏗️ Part 3: Structure Analysis

7. Describe the structure of your poem:

Number of stanzas: _______ Number of lines per stanza: _________________

8. Does your poem have a rhyme scheme? If yes, describe it. If no, explain how the lack of rhyme affects the poem:

9. How does the poem's structure (line breaks, stanza arrangement, rhythm) impact how you read it or what it emphasises?

💭 Part 4: Meaning and Interpretation

10. What is the main message or theme of your poem? Explain your interpretation using evidence from the text:

11. Does this poem connect to New Zealand culture, Pacific perspectives, or your own cultural background? Explain:

12. Could this poem have multiple meanings or interpretations? If yes, describe an alternative way to understand it:

🗣️ Part 5: Presentation Preparation

13. Prepare your 2-3 minute presentation summary. Write key points you will share with your group:

Key language features to highlight:

Most important structural element:

Your interpretation of the poem's meaning:

One question you'd like to ask your group about poetry analysis:

🤔 Part 6: Reflection and Learning

14. After listening to others' presentations, write one new insight you gained about poetry analysis:

15. How did hearing different interpretations change or strengthen your understanding of your own poem?

16. Exit Ticket: In one sentence, describe the most interesting thing you learned about how poets create meaning:

Poetry Analysis Deep Dive

Poetry Analysis Deep Dive

📖 Part 1: Poem Selection and Initial Response

🔍 Part 2: Language Features Analysis

🏗️ Part 3: Structure Analysis

💭 Part 4: Meaning and Interpretation

🗣️ Part 5: Presentation Preparation

🤔 Part 6: Reflection and Learning

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