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Poem Analysis Sample
Did I Miss Anything
Tom Wayman
Instructions: COMPLETE ALL STEPS AND MARGIN NOTES using the CLOSE reading strategies practiced in class.
This requires reading the poem at least four times,
Step 1: Number the stanzas,
‘Step 2: Read the poem aloud. Poets choose their words for both their meaning and sound
Step 3: Read the poem and highlight any challenging or confusing words. Define any words you do not know.
Step 4: Read the poem again carefully and make notes in the margin, You must have at least ONE annotation per stanza (not
including any words you defined).
‘Notes should include:
‘© Comments that show that you understand the poem. (A summary or statement of the main idea of stanza may
serve this purpose.)
© Questions you have that show what you are wondering about as you read.
‘© Brackets and/or underlining paired with our decoding symbols to show your confusion and observations: ? =
confusion; SIM= simile; MET= metaphor; IM= imagery; PER= personification; WP= word play; '= important
(© Observations about how the writer’s style (format, word choice, figurative language) affects the poem.
‘Step 5: Your final read should be done aloud again. Record any observations made during this final reading,
Step 6: Answer the two questions at the end of the handout
Step 7: Write an original poem inspired by this poem. It could take its inspiration from the content, topic, style, and/or structure,
**Your margin notes are part of your score for this assessment.
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