This document provides guidance for analyzing the spiritual "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child". Students are instructed to research the history and style of the song, find symbolic or literary references in the lyrics and their significance, analyze the song structure including number of stanzas and use of verse/chorus/refrain, and find a recording they like while explaining their preference. A link to a recording of "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" on YouTube is also provided.