After reading
“Annabel Lee”
1. Find words in the text that have a similar meaning to the following:
young woman
angels
separate
envy
relatives
tomb
shine
2. Complete the story map:
Setting
– Where does the story take place?
Characters
– Who is involved in the story?
Plot
– What happens in the story?
Solution
– How does the story finish?
3. How do you feel about the poem? Choose FIVE words from the text that help you explain how you
feel about it and explain why.
4. Write a one-paragraph summary of the poem including the following:
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An opening sentence that includes the author’s name, the title and the main idea.
Three or four sentences explaining what the poem is about. Use the five words you chose in 3 to
help you.
A closing sentence restating the main idea and giving your opinion about the poem.