Personification Poem Worksheet: ‘Goodnight’

Overview:

A worksheet focused on personification, using the poem ‘Goodnight’. Designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify examples of personification in poetry.
• Analyse the use of personification and its effect on the meaning of the poem.
• Develop creative skills by drawing pictures inspired by personification.

How the Activity Works:

Students read the poem ‘Goodnight’ and highlight all examples of personification they can find. They then explain the use of personification in specific lines from the poem. Students are also asked to choose their favourite example of personification from the poem and explain why they find it effective. Finally, they draw a picture to represent one of the lines of personification, reinforcing their understanding through visual expression.