2.10: The Poison Tree
(symbolism and meaning)
• Think about the title “The Poison Tree.” What
image comes to mind? Predict what this poem
will be about.
2.10: During Reading
• Read poem aloud as a class
• As you read “A Poison Tree,” circle any words you are
unsure of the meaning of. Look them up and put a
synonym in its place.
• After reading the poem, now what do you think it is
about? Jot down some ideas in your spiral.
SIFTT (Copy table into spiral. Do not copy instructions))
Literary Element
Text Details/examples of
element
Effects/meaning – how does it
impact the text?
Symbol
Underline in text and mark
with a S – write examples here
Annotate text, then write how
this effects the piece or how it
adds meaning here.
Imagery
Underline in text and mark
with an I – write examples
here
Annotate text, then write how
this effects the piece or how it
adds meaning here.
Figurative Language
Underline in text and mark
with a F – write examples here
Annotate text, then write how
this effects the piece or how it
adds meaning here.
Tone
Underline in text and mark
with a T- write examples here
Annotate text, then write how
this effects the piece or how it
adds meaning here.
Theme
Discuss and determine a
thematic statement. Write
your thematic statement here
Discuss theme with your table
group. Modify your thematic
statement here if needed.
Comparison
• “The Cask of Amontillado” and “A Poison Tree” address the topic of
revenge. Discuss with your group how the authors develop this
topic. Analyze and identify the following points and provide specific
details from both the story and the poem.
– How is the topic presented (POV)?
– How do the texts use imagery?
– How do they use irony?
• Then discuss a shared theme. As a group, write a thematic
statement connecting the ideas presented in both texts. Use the
following format:
• “The narration of “The Cask of Amontillado” and “A Poison Tree”
both present the idea that revenge __________________________