Introduce middle school students to the classic poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! This worksheet provides an opportunity for readers to draw connections between the plot of "Jabberwocky" and other hero's quest tales. Students will practice using context clues to decipher the meaning of invented words like "vorpal" and "frabjous." They will also explore how Carroll employs poetic devices such as alliteration, repetition, rhyme, and onomatopoeia to enhance the poem's meaning and tone. To conclude, students will utilize details from the text to create an illustration of the fearsome creature depicted in the poem. This activity aims to help students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this whimsical literary work.
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