Young students will read closely and critically in order to comprehend complex literary text. They search for meaning in the figurative language and rich vocabulary of a poem. They learn to test inferences against specific details of the text, to take three dimensional "notes" and to use those notes to more deeply understand the meaning of the poem. Discussion and a short writing exercise help students to synthesize what they have learned. Designed for K-2. Includes text and printable student handouts. 13 pages; word processor required.