Robert Frost Poetry Compare and Contrast Analysis Activity and Essay

Analyze Robert Frost's classic poem "The Road Not Taken" with close reading annotations and questions. Discusses message, tone, and figurative language. Then, compare and contrast the poem with country singer Lauren Alaina's hit song "The Road Less Traveled"! Students will explore music as poetry and discover if two poems with similar titles are really the same. Answer key and essay rubric provided! My students LOVED this activity and I hope yours will as well! The song is catchy and has a positive message for teens. Comparing poetry makes for great state testing prep! Happy Poetry Month!