Poetry Analysis Worksheets WHERE THE PELICAN BUILDS HER NEST Mary Hannay Foott

Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with Mary Hannay Foott’s ‘Where the Pelican Builds her Nest’. This great Australian poem is an interesting snapshot of the early explorers’ frame of mind as they set out into the great unknown.

Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. 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 Australian poetry close reading workshop