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Magic Words, Magic Brush: The Art of William Butler and Jack Yeats
Students explore the influence of the landscape of Ireland on shaping the poetry of William Butler Yeats. They work in groups researching the growth of the Irish Nationalist Movement, Celtic origins, invasions, and the impact on the...
Utah Education Network (UEN)
8th Grade Poetry: A to Z Poem
A two-part instructional activity asks eighth graders first to draw connections between the myth of Aengus and William Butler Yeats' poem "The Song of Wandering Aengus." In the second part of the instructional activity, writers craft an...
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The Sounds of Daydream
Based on the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by Irish poet William Butler Yeats, this resource is well constructed and guides learners through examining the Yeats poem (rhyme, meter, content) to composing a poem of their own about a...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 12: Author's Purpose - Yeats and Achebe
Is there such a thing as fate/luck? Can one fight destiny? As part of their study of Chinua Achebe's purpose in writing Things Fall Apart, class members answer these questions from Achebe's point of view and then from William Butler...
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No Second Troy Theme of Guilt and Blame
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students examine the content of the William Butler Yeats poem, “No Second Troy." Students read a paragraph about the theme of the poem, then respond to three discussion questions about the role of guilt...
Central Oregon Community College
Things Fall Apart Study Guide
“There is no story that is not true.” And Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, uses proverbs (“. . .the palm-oil with which words are eaten”), a compelling tragic hero, and historic events, to engage readers in the truth of his story of...
K12 Reader
Yeats and the Poetry of Ireland
W.B. Yeats' poem, "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is featured on a learning exercise that asks readers to respond to a series of reading comprehension questions.
Curated OER
No Second Troy Questions
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students interpret “No Second Troy,” by William Butler Yeats by answering 5 questions based on the relationships featured in the poem.
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Leda and the Swan Questions
In this literary elements worksheet, learners explore Willaim Butler Yeats's poem "Leda and the Swan." Students then answer 5 short answer questions based on the poem.
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Leda and the Swan Theme of the Supernatural
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on theme of the supernatural in "Leda and the Swan." Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
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Leda and the Swan Theme of Fate and Free Will
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes of fate and free will in "Leda and the Swan." Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
Curated OER
Painting Portraits with Words
Students examine how an exhibition of an author's writings can become a portrait or biography of that author . They work in small groups, analyzing various poems by Yeats.
PE Central
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Dance
Erin go bragh! Enliven your St. Patrick's Day celebration by teaching your class members some of the combinations found in traditional Irish step dancing.
Curated OER
Classify By Topic
Students explore and evaluate poetry. In small groups, they read and summarize poems, complete a handout, create and perform a dramatization of a poem, and write a journal entry in response to their performance.
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When Things Fall Apart
Young scholars examine the impact of colonialism on African nations, researching and analyzing post-colonial literature from those countries. They develop and present a creative display of their novel and its historic parallels.
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THE PEN VS. THE SWORD: LYRICAL RESPONSES TO A NATION AT WAR
Students brainstorm lists of songs that were written in response to American wars; consider the patterns in the lists they create.
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Noh Theater
Young scholars take a closer look at Japanese drama. In this Japanese culture lesson, students study the attributes of Noh theater and compare it western theater. Young scholars conduct independent research on the art form prior to...
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer and essay questions based on Achebe's Things Fall Apart. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the...
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Reading and Written Composition: Standardized Test Practice: Standardized Test Practice
In this online interactive standardized test practice learning exercise, students answer 48 multiple choice questions regarding reading comprehension and language arts skills. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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National Library of Ireland: Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats
This video masterclass offered through the Yeats Collection from the National Library of Ireland gives insight into William Butler Yeats and his writing of "Sailing to Byzantium." Requires a broadband internet connection. You can also...
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National Library of Ireland: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats
This is an interactive virtual tour of the National Library of Ireland's tribute to the life and works of William Butler Yeats. It offers various rooms with information about Yeat's life and his works including audio readings of his...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Brit Lit: 20th Century Postmodernism: William Butler Yeats
This lesson from a unit on 20th Century Postmodernism, focuses on the poet William Butler Yeats. It provides links to hit biography, a virtual tour of Yeats' life and works, and two poems. Students are asked to respond to two questions...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Butler Yeats
Explore the work of William Butler Yeats through the links found within this informative site. You will be able to click on links for lesson plans, ideas and activities for his work.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Land of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats
This is the full text of the one-act drama The Land Of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats including a note about performances of the play.