“Comprehending POETRY” is part of the easy-to-use—but challenging—activities series by CharlesF, developed to meet the rigor of Common Core Reading/Literature standards 2 and 5, as well as state standards focused on poetry.
There are five activities that can be easily adjusted for grades 4 through 8 by choosing poems that are appropriately challenging for your particular students. The activities primarily focus on interpreting poetry, but also require students to show their understanding of