Pondering Poems’ Meanings Assessment
Poem Title: Love and Hate by Elizabeth Siddal
P—Preview

Look at the title of the poem. What does it mean?
Look at the structure. Circle and look up any words you don’t know.
Make a prediction of what you think the poem will be about.
Type a two-sentence prediction of what the poem will be about.
R—Read

Read the poem once through, either silently or aloud. Don't stop at the end of every line; let the punctuation guide your reading.
What do you think the poem is likely about? What words or phrases helped you make that decision?
Which words stand out? Which images are created in your mind?
After reading the poem, how has your prediction changed?




Which words/images support your interpretation?
P—Paraphrase

Put the poet's ideas into your own words. This doesn't mean replacing their words with synonyms. Instead, rewrite the ideas in a new way.
Maintain the author’s tone and mood.
Use context clues within the poem to help you paraphrase.
Select your favorite line from the poem and paste it below along with your paraphrasing of the line.



What tone and mood does this line convey?



Write a paragraph with your interpretation of the poem using evidence from the poem to support your answer. A paragraph is five to seven sentences and includes supporting evidence. This means using quotes from the poem to help prove your choice. Standard spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules apply.