Deciphering Antigonish

Worksheet Description

This Grade 6 Reading Comprehension worksheet delves into the world of poetry with “Antigonish” by Hughes Mearns.

Students will explore this whimsical poem filled with mysterious and surreal elements. After reading the poem, they will face a multiple-choice question that challenges them to decipher what the poem is all about. This question encourages students to analyze the poem’s themes, tone, and imagery, fostering both comprehension and critical thinking skills.

The poem “Antigonish” is known for its eerie and enigmatic atmosphere, with lines like “Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man who wasn’t there.” Students will need to consider the poem’s tone, the speaker’s encounters, and the overall sense of unease to arrive at their answer.