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Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a template for writing a sonnet, providing a clear structure for the student to follow. It outlines the sonnet’s composition by dividing it into three quatrains and a final couplet, with cues to introduce a problem, incorporate transition words, and conclude with a resolution. The right side of the worksheet lists the rhyme scheme, labeled with letters A through G, indicating the end rhymes for each line of the sonnet.

The worksheet is teaching students the specific format of a sonnet, which is traditionally composed of 14 lines with a distinct rhyme scheme. It guides the student through the process of creating content that fits within the parameters of this poetic structure. The prompts for transition words and resolution emphasize the development of a central theme or argument throughout the sonnet. This exercise helps students understand the mechanics of sonnet writing and allows them to practice crafting coherent and creative poetic expressions within a formal framework.