University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Name Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage learners in writing personal poems. Examples of personal poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
TESL Journal
Activities for Esl Students: Be Verb Past and Present
Twenty sentences with blanks where a "be" verb should be. Students choose which verb fits correctly into the context of the sentence. Correct answers are provided for any that are missed, and a percentage score is kept and displayed at...
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Repeat After Us: A Cradle Song
A lullaby poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Cradle Song", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Clara Villanueva and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: A Dream
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Dream", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Madeline Jacobs and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: A Little Boy Lost
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Little Boy Lost", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by David Marenberg and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Earth's Answer
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "Earth's Answer", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by David Marenberg and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Eternity
A poem from William Blake, "Eternity", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Allison Horton and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Holy Thursday (I)
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "Holy Thursday (I)", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Holy Thursday (Ii.)
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "Holy Thursday (II.)", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Infant Sorrow
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "Infant Sorrow", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Laughing Song
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "Laughing Song", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Madeline Jacobs and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: My Pretty Rose Tree
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "My Pretty Rose-Tree", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Hana Qugana and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Night
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "Night", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Nurse's Song
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "Nurse's Song", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Madeline Jacobs and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Blossom
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Blossom", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Madeline Jacobs and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Chimney Sweep
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Chimney Sweep", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Hana Qugana and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Clod & the Pebble
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Clod & the Pebble", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Stephanie Chan and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Divine Image
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Schoolboy", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Stephanie Chan and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Echoing Green
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Echoing Green", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by David Marenberg and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Fly
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "The Fly", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Ellie Wen and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Garden of Love
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "The Garden of Love", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Scott Becker and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Human Abstract
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "The Human Abstract", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Lamb
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Lamb", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Ryan Reynolds and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: The Little Boy Found
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "The Little Boy Found", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.