Vocabulary in Poetry

Students closely read a poem containing several bolded vocabulary words and use context clues to define each one. They then write sentences explaining how the word contributes to the poem’s mood or meaning. This activity strengthens vocabulary acquisition, supports contextual interpretation, and deepens poetry comprehension. Students practice deriving meaning naturally from reading rather than relying solely on a dictionary.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Using Context Clues

English Language Arts – Poetry Analysis

English Language Arts – Word Meaning and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension

This worksheet is part of our poetry comprehension worksheets collection.