Poetry Hunt Activity
Description: Poetry can be found throughout Journey Back in Time in many of the eras. Find a poem from the era you are studying in class.
Poem(s) to Hunt: Assigned by Teacher (Any Era or Standard)_______________
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Date and author of poem____________________________________________
In your opinion, what was the purpose of the poem? ________________________
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What was the writer trying to express? __________________________________
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Language changes over time. List words and their meanings from this poem that aren’t commonly used now. Include words with spellings that are different now.
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Write a response to the poem. What would you say to the poem's author?
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