Romantic Poetry Worksheet: London, 1802 by William Wordsworth

This Grade 12 worksheet explores London, 1802 by William Wordsworth, a powerful Romantic poem addressing moral decline and the need for reform in society. Students analyze tone, imagery, and allusion—especially the reference to John Milton—to understand how Wordsworth critiques his time. The worksheet includes differentiated activities (True/False, Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice, and open-ended responses) designed to develop higher-order thinking and literary analysis skills. Fully aligned with CCSS, CEFR, ACARA, and Cambridge standards, it includes a complete answer key.

Additional Info:

1. Grade Level: 12

2. Difficulty Level: Difficult 

3. Skill Focus:

   • Interpreting historical and cultural context

   • Analyzing tone, structure, and poetic devices

   • Understanding allusion and its effect on meaning

   • Making inferences and supporting arguments with evidence

   Standards Alignment:

   CCSS:

   • RL.11-12.2: Analyze themes and central ideas

   • RL.11-12.4: Analyze word choice and tone

   • RL.11-12.6: Analyze point of view and cultural context

   CEFR (B2–C1): Can interpret complex literary texts and implicit meanings

   ACARA:

   • ACELT1625: Evaluate representations of people and ideas

   • ACELT1630: Analyze literary language and structure

   Cambridge:

   • AO2: Analyze language, form, and structure

   • AO3: Understand context and deeper meanings