Help students dive into the world of Metaphysical Poetry with this focused poetry unit for John Donne’s “Song.” This no-prep resource guides students through comprehension, analysis, and research activities that highlight Donne’s use of figures of speech, nuance, and connotation/denotation.

Why Teachers Love It

• Focuses on one of John Donne’s most famous metaphysical poems
• Integrates close reading and literary analysis skills
• Includes a guided research project on metaphysical poetry
• Flexible: works as a standalone lesson or part of a poetry unit
• Answer key provided for easy grading

What’s Inside

• Comprehension and Analysis Questions for Song
• Research Project on Metaphysical Poetry with guided notecards
• Practice analyzing figures of speech, nuance, connotation/denotation
• Full text of John Donne’s Song
• Complete Answer Keys

How to Use It

• As a close reading poetry lesson
• In a British Literature or Poetry unit
• For research practice on metaphysical poetry
• As a standards-aligned mini-unit that integrates analysis and writing
  

Why It Works

This resource goes beyond basic comprehension by connecting Donne’s poem to larger themes of metaphysical poetry, guiding students to engage with both the text itself and the literary movement it represents. With built-in analysis, writing practice, and research, students not only understand the poem but also build transferable ELA skills.