War Poetry Worksheet: The Song of the Mud by Mary Borden

This Grade 12 worksheet focuses on The Song of the Mud by Mary Borden, a powerful war poem that captures the harsh realities of trench warfare. Students analyze symbolism, repetition, imagery, and tone to understand how the poet conveys themes of suffering, dehumanization, and destruction. The worksheet includes differentiated activities (True/False, Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice, and open-ended responses) designed to strengthen critical thinking and literary interpretation 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 symbolism and extended metaphor

   • Analyzing tone, mood, and author’s purpose

   • Understanding the impact of war imagery

   • Drawing inferences and supporting interpretations with evidence

   Standards Alignment:

   CCSS:

   • RL.11-12.2: Analyze development of themes

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

   • RL.11-12.6: Analyze author’s purpose and perspective

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

   ACARA:

   • ACELT1625: Interpret and evaluate representations of people and events

   • ACELT1630: Analyze literary language and themes

   Cambridge:

   • AO2: Analyze language, form, and structure

   • AO3: Understand context and meaning