Poetry Analysis: Structure and Content using ART WARS

Use these resources below to help you to become more comfortable with the ability to analyze a poem. The first is a video that introduces the ART WARS as a strategy to help you to cover important aspects of poetry analysis. The second is a sample poem being annotated and analyzed. This provides a great framework for you to follow as you strengthen your skills.



Poetry Analysis Using ART WARS StrategyPoetry using ART Wary


Sample Analysis Using "Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake

Annotation Videos-How to Annotate

Annotation Lesson


Annotation-The Way to GO!

How to Annotate



Sample Annotated Passage: Four Skinny Trees by Sandra Cisneros

Examine the sample annotated passage to help you do better!