Curated OER
The Tiger!
William Blake's immortal poem "The Tiger!" launches a study of these magnificent creatures. After a close reading of the poem, class members compare his poem to Blake's artwork. Individuals then choose a favorite tiger species to...
Curated OER
The Lamb Theme of Religion
In this literary analysis instructional activity, students consider the comments made about religion in William Blake's poem, "The Lamb." Students read an overview of the poem's symbolic content, then respond to five questions in which...
Curated OER
The Lamb Theme of Man and the Natural World
In this poetry themes activity, students reflect on the theme of man in the natural world as they answer 4 short answer and essay questions based on theme in "The Lamb," by William Blake. Students are given a thesis statement for...
Curated OER
The Lamb Theme of Youth
In this poetic themes worksheet, students consider the theme of youth in "The Lamb," by William Blake as they respond to 3 short answer questions. Students may also complete their choice of the 2 reading activities suggested.
Curated OER
The Lamb Theme of Innocence
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on theme of innocence in "The Lamb." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Curated OER
The Tiger, by William Blake (1757-1827)
Learners become acquainted with work of poet, William Blake, as they listen to his poem entitled The Tiger, discuss tiger as symbol of power, explore human fascination with and powerful responses to nature, and act out poem as it is read...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: William Blake's Collected Poems
Selected verse collections by William Blake, including Songs from an Island in the Moon, Gnomic Verses, On Art and Artists, On Friends and Foes, Miscellaneous Epigrams, Tiriel, The Book of Thel, The French Revolution, A Song of Liberty,...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: William Blake
The texts of two of William Blake's poems, "Piping Down the Valleys Wild," and "Laughing Song." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each poem has downloadable support material which focuses on...
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "Book of Thel"
This site provides the complete etext for William Blake's "Book of Thel."
Other
City of London Festival: George Bridgetower Art, Liberty & Slavery 1807
A detailed look at George Bridgetower and his connection to many artists, writers, and musicians. All had a tie to the anti-slavery movement.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of William Blake (1757 1827)
Full text of 40 annotated poems by William Blake.
Other
National Gallery of Victoria: "Tyger of Wrath" by William Blake
This piece of art from an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria from 28 April to 30th June, 1999 is entitled "Tyger of Wrath" by William Blake. It is part of a comprehensive collection of 176 works online, which accompanied the...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Blake Digital Text Project
Index page for the full text of Blake's prose and poetry as well as an online concordance and related resources.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Songs of Innocence and Experience by William Blake
This is the full text of two poetry collections: Songs of Innocence (19 poems) and Songs of Experience (20 poems) by William Blake. It also provides an introduction for each collection.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Romantic Poetry: Introduction: The Romantic Period
This is an introduction to the British Romantic Period with poets such as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Lord Byron, Shelly, and Keats. It focuses on essential questions such as "How did the shift in perspective and beliefs change the...
Other
The William Blake Archive
This site, which is provided by the The William Blake Archive, gives a discussion of Blake's life as a double artist and his inspiration for both his art and poems. Users will find images of the original pages for many of Blake's...
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: William Blake (1757 1827)
A biographical resource on poet William Blake with an insightful look at his poems and their meanings. Includes links to the full text of many of his poems and a podcast entitled "A Discussion of Allen Ginsberg Singing Blake's 'The...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Romanticism
This is an encyclopedia article which defines the period of Romanticism from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. It describes the characteristics of Romanticism in general and in literature, visual arts, and music.
British Library
British Library: Blake's 'The Tyger': A Close Reading
Through these teaching ideas, students are encouraged to explore William Blake's innovative approach to creating and displaying his poetry, developing their understanding of the multi-talented individual whose poems and artwork continue...
British Library
British Library: Blake's 'The Chimney Sweeper': Literature & Injustice
In this lesson plan, students will explore sources related to the lives of chimney sweepers in the early 19th century, highlighting the conditions endured by the children whose plight William Blake highlights in his 'Chimney Sweeper'...
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: Milton: Crime & Punishment in Paradise Lost
Through exploring characterization and setting in Paradise Lost, students will reflect on how transgressive actions and their consequences are presented, with particular reference to Books I, II, IX, and X. Included in this instructional...
Library of Congress
Loc: William Blake Digital Materials From the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection
Handwritten letters, published art and poetry, and other artifacts are part of this digital exhibit.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: William Blake
Information about William Blake's life and examples of his engravings.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: William Blake
This site features the author William Blake including a biography and the full text of Songs of Innocence and Experience, a poetry collection divided into two sections: poems about innocence and poems about experience.