After The Break

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a structured exercise for creating a sonnet, a type of poem that traditionally consists of fourteen lines with a specific rhyme scheme. It provides a template with the end-rhyme pattern labeled for each line, following the ABABCDCDEFEFGG structure typical of a Shakespearean sonnet. The student is instructed to fill in the words that will rhyme at the end of each line after the break and then to write the beginning part of each line, thereby constructing the sonnet in two steps.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the art of crafting a sonnet by focusing on its rhyme scheme, an essential feature of this poetic form. It breaks down the process into manageable parts, allowing students to concentrate first on finding words that rhyme according to the pattern, then on building the lines around those rhymes. This method helps students understand the intricacies of sonnet construction and encourages them to think creatively within a defined structure. The exercise is beneficial for developing both an appreciation for poetic forms and the skills necessary for composing original poetry.