Understanding the BIG IDEA of a poem is an important part of being a critically literate reader (Walmsley, The Reading Teacher, Nov. 2006). This graphic organizer will help you assess whether or not your students comprehend the big idea (not the main idea) of an entire poem. (Perfect for use after shared reading or after the independent reading of a poem.)
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This form was not helpful. It just a graphic with no suggestions to lead the discussion. It is definitely not worth $2.00
May 5, 2010
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