Grade 12 Poetry Worksheets 2025

The Swing: A Poetry Analysis Worksheet

What It Is: This is a poetry worksheet featuring the poem 'The Swing' by Robert Louis Stevenson. The worksheet includes the full text of the poem and asks students to answer comprehension questions such as 'What is going on in this poem?', chart the rhyme scheme, count the stanzas, and identify rhyming pairs in the first stanza. An image of a child on a swing is included. Grade Level Suitability: This worksheet is suitable for grades 2-4. The poem is relatively simple and accessible, and the questions focus on basic comprehension and poetic devices like rhyme scheme and stanza identification, appropriate for these grade levels. Why Use It: This worksheet helps students develop reading comprehension skills, learn about poetry analysis, identify rhyme schemes, and understand the structure of a poem. It encourages close reading and critical thinking about the poem's meaning and structure. How to Use It: First, have students read the poem aloud. Then, guide them to answer the questions, focusing on understanding the poem's content and identifying the rhyme scheme. Students should write their answers in the spaces provided. You can discuss the poem as a class after completion. Target Users: This worksheet is ideal for elementary school students, particularly those in grades 2-4, who are learning about poetry and basic literary analysis. It's also useful for teachers looking for engaging and straightforward poetry activities.