William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth... Romantic poet

Spend the term studying the words and poetry of the most well known English Romantic poets. Born in the Lake District of England, Wordsworth traveled through France and England, writing poetry that celebrated nature, emphasized emotion and feeling, and was fascinated with the beauty of childhood and the past.

• Learn about iambic tetrameter and the Petrarchan sonnet
• Enjoy the symbolism of resistance and courage and how Wordsworth recalls the ancient symbol of the Roman aquila

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 20 minutes. I encourage you to have your students recite at least one poem per term.

Recommended contemporary and complimentary studies:

History – The Symphony of History Vol. 1 Overture (Ancient) OR The Symphony of History Vol. 4 Oratorio (Early Modern)

Geography – Ancient and Middle East

Composer – Joseph Haydn and Gustav Holst and Ottorino Respighi

Picture – James Tissot and Lawrence Alma-Tadema and John James Audubon

Poetry – Rivers of Antiquity and Echoes of Antiquity



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