Phenomenal Woman - Maya Angelou - Worksheets

This four-page worksheet helps students deconstruct Maya Angelou’s inspirational poem Phenomenal Woman.

The first two pages of the worksheet deal primarily with comprehension, asking students about the characteristics of the women presented in the poem and considering the purpose, audience and tone of the text.

The final two pages dive into a close analysis of the language features of the poem and make a great starting point for class analysis. Questions are well-scaffolded for students and supported by relevant information about techniques, with a focus on repetition, rhyme, meter and alliteration. Links are made to the purpose of these techniques in this particular poem.

Whether set as independent work or completed as a class, this worksheet is sure to help your students understand and appreciate this important poem.

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