Choose one of the following pairs of poems and songs: “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred Tennyson; song “The Lady of Shalott” by Loreena McKennitt
“Because I Could Not Stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson; song “Because I Could not Stop” by Natalie Merchant
“Promises Like Pie-Crust” by Christina Rossetti; song “Promises Like Pie-Crust” by Carla Bruni
“The Two Trees” by William Butler Yeats; song “The Two Trees” by Loreena McKennitt

Plan to read the text version of the poem and listen to the song version a few times to get a good feel for the rhythm of each of the two versions. Then, think about how it contributes to the feeling and meaning of the poem in both situations.

Which poem and song pair did you select? (1 sentence)

How does the meter of the poem change, if at all, when it is presented in song form? (1-2 sentences)

How, if at all, is the poem changed or presented differently as a song? (at least 2-3 sentences)
Why might the artist have made changes to the poem? (at least 2-3 sentences)
Does the poem take on a different meaning in song form than in poetic form? (at least 2-3 sentences)