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Teach This Poem: "Lines Written in Early Spring" by William Wordsworth

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William Wordsworth's poem "Lines Written in Early Spring" lets learners sharpen their observation skills. Class members first closely examine the image "Flowers in Front of an Abandoned House in Demerino, Russia," listing what they notice. They then do a close reading of Wordsworth's poem, again listing what they notice in the poem. To end the instructional activity, groups use their lists to reflect on what Wordsworth is comparing.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
poetry, poetry analysis, william wordsworth, textual evidence, making observations, observational skills, compare and contrast, rhyme schemes, rhymes, close reading
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the resource during April's Poetry Month
  • Conclude the lesson by asking learners to compare the image and the poem
Classroom Considerations
  • Copies of the poem and projection equipment for the image are required
Pros
  • The lesson encourages close reading and careful observation to build confidence in poetry analysis
Cons
  • None