Analyzing Poetry: "Lines Written in Early Spring"

Celebrate spring by analyzing this classic poem by William Wordsworth! In this worksheet, students will read the poem "Lines Written in Early Spring," using the definitions to help them understand key vocabulary. They will then answer a series of questions about the poem by recording sensory details, identifying instances of personification, describing the effect of figurative language, and more! 

This worksheet was designed for seventh and eighth graders honing their poetry-reading skills. Students can become more familiar with the English Romantic movement, of which Wordsworth was a part. They'll also work on vital skills such as close reading and analysis of figurative language, tone, and theme. 

For even more poetry practice, check out Analyzing Poetry: Jabberworky, Analyzing Poetry: “I like to see it lap the Miles” by Emily Dickinson, and Analyzing Poetry: “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar.