This resource contains the original Samuel Colerige poem, and complete workbook-style lessons with vocabulary, writing activities, and reading comprehension. This resource makes the poem accessible to a large range of students. It is illustrated throughout with graphics by Gustave Dore.
The student booklet is 32 pages. The teacher guide is 16 pages, and includes an answer key, useful teaching tips, poem historical background, and extra handouts.
32 page student booklet includes:
Vocabulary activities
comprehension questions
graphic organizers
cooperative activities
text of Rime of the Ancient Mariner
classic illustrations by Gustave Doré
Student writing activities include:
poetry
essays
reflective writing
descriptive writing
The Teachers Guide includes:
answers to all questions and activities
suggestions for teaching
background to the poem
themes and discussion of the text
This was a great unit to use for discussion. My students were really able to get into the symbolism of the poem and identify the supernatural elements that they may have otherwise not understood. Thank you!
October 23, 2011
This lesson came in handy when I thought I could not find a source for this poem. Thank you for having it available!
February 20, 2011
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