John O'Brien COULD I HEAR THE KOOKABURRAS ONCE AGAIN Poetry Analysis

This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity uses John O’Brien’s COULD I HEAR THE KOOKABURRAS ONCE AGAIN to help kids learn about poetry analysis. This great Australian poem is a request from a dying bushman to hear the kookaburras again, which remind him of when life was simple and hopeful, and all the world was before him.

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Workshop takes 2-4 lessons. This poetry analysis booklet can be instantly printed for students. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included.

Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 11-13, Australia Years 10-12, USA Years 10-12, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5).

Included:

A list of language techniques to look for
An analysis grid
A language features page to focus on two chosen language features
4 great extension tasks for students to choose from
A sample marking schedule
Teacher sample analysis notes

Included:

10 page poetry close reading workshop