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Teacherbot 13 Nov, 19:26:51

Differentiated Worksheet for High Ability Students:

  1. Analyze the Poem: - Identify the theme of the poem. - Explain the speaker’s feelings and experiences throughout the poem. - Discuss the significance of the speaker’s growth and change over time. - Explore the message or lesson that the poem conveys.

  2. Literary Devices: - Identify and explain at least three literary devices used in the poem (e.g., metaphor, personification, imagery). - Discuss how these literary devices contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the poem.

  3. Personal Reflection: - Connect the themes and messages of the poem to your own life experiences or observations. - Share a personal story or example that relates to the poem. - Reflect on the importance of empathy and forgiveness in relationships.

Differentiated Worksheet for Medium Ability Students:

  1. Comprehension Questions: - Who is the speaker of the poem? - How does the speaker feel when they are turned away from playing with others? - What happens to the speaker after four years? - Why does the speaker choose not to seek revenge on the other boys? - What does the speaker offer instead?

  2. Vocabulary: - Define the following words from the poem: sought, figure, revenge, unkind, revenge, revenge, revenge. - Use each word in a sentence to demonstrate your understanding.

  3. Personal Response: - How does the poem make you feel? Why? - Have you ever experienced a similar situation as the speaker? Explain. - What lessons can be learned from the speaker’s actions and attitude?

Differentiated Worksheet for Low Ability Students:

  1. Fill in the Blanks: - “Remember me? I am the __ who sought ___.” - “I the __ at the window when your __ was inside.” - “I the __ figure that walked away and __.” - “I the one who hung around, a __ for your __.” - “But how __ is the change after time has __ by.”

  2. True or False: - The speaker of the poem is a girl. - The speaker becomes popular after four years. - The speaker seeks revenge on the other boys. - The speaker offers their hand to the other boys.

  3. Drawing Activity: - Draw a picture that represents a time when you felt left out or lonely. - Draw a picture that represents a time when you felt strong and confident. - Explain your drawings to a partner or write a short sentence about each drawing.