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Grade 12 Poetry Analysis Worksheet: The Second Coming by W. B. Yeats

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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

Chaos and change are inevitable, and understanding the forces that shape history helps us prepare for the future.

Additional Info:

  1. Difficulty Level: Difficult

  2. CEFR Level: C1–C2 (Advanced–Proficient)

  3. Skill Focus:  analyze symbolism, imagery, and tone in modern poetry

  4. Strand: Reading Literature – Poetry Analysis

  5. Standards Alignment

CCSS (Grades 11–12):

  • CCSS.RL.11-12.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings.

  • CCSS.RL.11-12.2 – Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development.

  • CCSS.RL.11-12.5 – Analyze how structure and stylistic choices contribute to meaning and impact.

Cambridge English Curriculum (Upper Secondary / Advanced):

  • Interpret implicit meaning, symbolism, and writer’s purpose in literary texts.

  • Analyze how language, imagery, and structure convey attitudes and themes.

This Grade 12 worksheet on The Second Coming by W. B. Yeats guides students through advanced poetry analysis. It includes activities focused on imagery, symbolism, tone, and theme, with differentiated practice levels: Try This, Challenge Yourself, and Push Your Limits. The worksheet also provides a complete answer key to support learning and assessment.