Curated OER
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 lesson 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 lesson, writers craft an "A to Z Poem."
K12 Reader
Yeats and the Poetry of Ireland
W.B. Yeats' poem, "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is featured on a worksheet that asks readers to respond to a series of reading comprehension questions.
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
No Second Troy Questions
For 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.
Curated OER
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.
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...
Curated OER
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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Curated OER
Leda and the Swan Theme of Fate and Free Will
In this reading comprehension activity, 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
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.
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.
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
When Things Fall Apart
Students 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.
Curated OER
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.
Other
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...
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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Easter 1916
A learning module that begins with William Butler Yeats' poem "Easter 1916" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
Yale University
Open Yale Courses: Modern Poetry
Twenty-five lectures from Yale course, ENGL 310: Modern Poetry, with a syllabus, handouts, reading assignments, activities, and a final exam study guide. Lectures are available as text transcripts, audio, and video. Poets and topics...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1923
This official Nobel Foundation profile of the Irish poet William Butler Yeats includes a biography and the text of his 1923 acceptance speech.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: William Butler Yeats
Brief overview of Yeats' life. Provides links to full texts of his poems.
Read Works
Read Works: "The Song of Wandering Aengus"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by William Butler Yeats about meeting a magical girl. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.