Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats

Introduce readers to the poem "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats with this poetry analysis worksheet! William Butler Yeats was one of the most well-known and influential poets of the 20th century, and his poem "The Song of Wandering Aengus” is one of his most famous poetic works. As students read this poem about Aengus, a god of youth, love, and poetry in Celtic mythology, they will explore the topics of love, longing, and the pursuit of dreams. Then, on page 2, learners will answer several reading comprehension questions in which they'll gain practice analyzing the structure, word choice, figurative language, imagery, and theme of the poem. 

Designed for seventh- and eighth-grade readers, this reading comprehension worksheet is a great way to engage readers and prepare them for further poetry analysis in high school Check out our Middle School Poetry Analysis Worksheets set for more related skills practice.