THE DEATH of the HIRED MAN by Robert Frost - Close Reading

This lesson for one of Robert Frost's strongest poems leads students through the emotions and acceptance involved with dying. Here, with the full text of the poem is a close reading study, including:

- a 'First Impressions' graphic organizer for the first read through,

- Close Reading focus questions for a second, more deliberative read - WITH ANSWER KEY,

- the poem itself on three pages, set up for students to mark as they go through the focus questions,

- teacher notes and suggestions, including discussion of the poet's use of blank verse,

- Analysis questions for deep reading,

- and an Essential Question page: quote, prompt, lines for student writing.

Aligns with CCSS ELA 9 - 12:

RL1, 2, 3, 4, 5

W1 and 2

For other Robert Frost poems, click here:

Mending Wall

Out, Out . . .

The Master Speed

I also sell a bundle of four of Frost's poems.

Four Frost Poems