The Lady of Shalott - Lesson 3 - Part One Worksheet

The "Part One Worksheet" is a set of comprehension questions designed to accompany a lesson on the poem "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Students are tasked with using full sentences to delve into the text, beginning with a fundamental question about the nature of Shalott itself. They are then asked to extract and discuss five images from the first part of the poem that effectively set the scene for the reader. The worksheet probes deeper, inquiring about the identity of the character imprisoned in Shalott and how the poem conveys their presence within the tower.

Further questions aim to explore the extent of the character's interaction with the outside world, specifically whether anyone has ever witnessed the person inside the tower. Students must also reflect on Tennyson's use of language and literary techniques to create an atmosphere of mystery. They consider how the reapers, characters within the poem, refer to the imprisoned figure, which helps to build the narrative context. Finally, the worksheet encourages students to draw upon their knowledge of Arthurian legends to speculate on the reasons behind the character's confinement. This set of questions not only tests students' comprehension and analytical skills but also their ability to connect the poem to broader literary traditions.