Disconnect From Nature

Worksheet Description

The worksheet displays a sonnet by William Wordsworth from 1807, with the title obscured. The sonnet reflects on the fast pace of the modern world and the disconnection from nature that Wordsworth felt. Students are prompted to analyze the poem by answering questions about its structure, including counting the lines, syllables, and identifying the rhyme scheme. They are also instructed to annotate the first line with indications of stressed and unstressed syllables.

This worksheet is designed to teach students about the structural elements of a sonnet, a form of poetry with specific characteristics. It encourages close reading and analysis of poetic meter, helping students understand how stress patterns work in poetry. The worksheet also aims to familiarize students with the rhyme scheme of sonnets, thereby enhancing their ability to appreciate and critique poetic forms.