The Lady of Shalott - Lesson 5 - Part Three Worksheet

The "Part Three Worksheet" from the "Lady of Shalott" lesson provides a series of questions designed to deepen students' understanding of the narrative poem. The questions require students to use full sentences, encouraging them to engage critically with the text and express their interpretations clearly. For instance, students are prompted to identify the man who rides by in the poem, which is a reference to the character of Sir Lancelot. This is followed by a question that asks students to analyse the description of Lancelot and consider what it reveals about his character traits.

Further inquiry is made into the contrasts between Lancelot and the Lady of Shalott, urging students to refer directly to the text to support their answers, thus practicing text analysis and comparative skills. Students must also describe the actions taken by the Lady and discuss the consequences of her looking outside, which are pivotal moments in the poem. The final question encourages students to speculate on the Lady's motivations, allowing for exploration of themes such as desire, fate, and the conflict between duty and passion. This worksheet is an educational resource aimed at enhancing literary comprehension and analytical skills through thoughtful reflection on Tennyson's classic poem.