"Abandoned Farmhouse" is a poem by Ted Kooser that explores the mysterious and haunting atmosphere of an empty farmhouse. The author paints a vivid picture of a once-lived-in space that now stands empty and decaying and invites readers to contemplate the passage of time and the stories left behind in the remnants of the deserted farmhouse.
 
This product contains questions which ask students to identiify and examine the strategies used by the poet in order to determine his message. These are higher-level thinking rather than content based questions. The chart requires students to find examples of imagery and explain the purpose of each. Answers are provided for all activities.