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English 9: Poetry Unit
Three-Column Poetry Notes
Second Level/Interpretive
Notes written in this column
will focus on why certain
words, phrases, or lines are
significant or important to the
meaning of the poem. In the
left-hand column, write notes
that address the following
tasks.
1. Mark examples of
figurative language
and write possible
meanings
2. Look for shifts that
occur (time, place,
point of view, etc.)
3. Underline lines that
address the key
questions: why & how
First Level/Literal
Make notes on the following aspects of the poem:
1. Circle new or unfamiliar vocabulary.
2. Underline words, phrases, or lines that answer the
key questions: who, what, when, where.
3. Place question marks next to sections that are
confusing.
"Where The Sidewalk Ends" George Strait
Where the sidewalk ends and the road begins
We said good bye on a cold dark night
I'm not afraid to go you bet I'm not
Where the sidewalk ends you left a lot
Some people leave and never come back
Some stay in touch, some loose track
Your mind kept sayin' come on let's go
You started learnin' what you don't need to know
Where the sidewalk ends and the road begins
I'll wait for you in the cold dark night
You might come back, you had to go
Where the sidewalk ends I'll never know
Hide from the future run from the past
I guess I'll stay here as long as I can last
Whistle still blowin' but the train is gone
Ain't no wheels gonna take me from my home
Where the sidewalk ends and the road begins
We said good bye on a cold dark night
I'm not afraid to go you bet I'm not
Where the sidewalk ends you left a lot
I'm not afraid to go you bet I'm not
Where the sidewalk ends you left a lot
Where the sidewalk ends and the road begins
We said good bye on a cold dark night
I'm not afraid to go you bet I'm not
Where the sidewalk ends you left a lot
Where the sidewalk ends you left a lot
Where the sidewalk ends you left a lot
Third Level/Critical
Notes written in the right column
should focus on the universal
meaning. Why is the poem
important to study? What does
this poem have to do with me?
What do I think about this poem?
What does this poem say about
people?