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Grade 12 Literature Worksheet: Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold

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  • 2 pages total

  • 3 differentiated practice exercises

  • 1 answer key page

  • 2 pages total

  • 3 differentiated practice exercises

  • 1 answer key page

“Poetry is the interpretative faculty, by which we attach ourselves to the world.”
— Matthew Arnold

Additional Info:

  1. Difficulty Level: Advanced (Grade 12) — CEFR C1

  2. Skill Focus: Analyzing how poetic devices, tone, and imagery develop a central theme and reflect the poet’s perspective.

  3. Standards & Curriculum Alignment

  • CCSS (ELA – Reading Literature): RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5

  • CEFR: C1 – Can analyze complex literary texts and evaluate how stylistic features convey meaning and attitude.

  • Cambridge (IGCSE / AS & A Level – Literature): Analysis of writer’s effects; interpretation of theme, tone, and imagery in poetry.

This Grade 12 literature worksheet guides students through a close reading of Matthew Arnold’s Dover Beach, focusing on theme, tone, imagery, and poetic structure. Aligned with CCSS, CEFR C1, and Cambridge Literature standards, it includes differentiated activities that progress from comprehension to critical analysis, helping students evaluate the poet’s message about faith, uncertainty, and human connection. An answer key is provided to support assessment and review.