Section outline

  • Welcome!

    This course forms the introductory module to our studies of the Lake District poets. We will be investigating the  general background to the three main poets, Wordsworth, Coleridge and Southey and choosing one poem from each in particular. If you enjoy the course, consider opting for our Romantic Poetry module later in the academic year.

    Lakes Poets

    • Lakes Forum
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    • Who are the Lakes Poets? Page
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      a brief introduction to this module.

    • Wordle Analysis Les
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      Think Wordle, Wordsworth (and the others) and WORDS!

    • Course glossary Woordelys
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    • Which poet? Choice
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      We are studying all three but whose writing do you find the most  emotive? Once you have voted, you will be able to see other's choices. We have decided to let you see the actual voters here although in other "choices" we can make this anonymous or not let you see the results at all.

  • Wordsworth

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       Listen to "Daffodils".

    • Download "Daffodils" Lêer
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    • The life of Wordsworth Page
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      Watch this  video to gain an insight into the life of William Wordsworth and his connections to the English Lake District.

    • Poems by Wordsworth URL
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      A selection of  Wordsworth books from the Gutenberg Project

    • "Daffodils" Assignment Opdrag
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      Wordsworth's poem "Daffodils" is considered hackneyed in our modern times but its philosophical basis is very profound. Discuss.

      Please note: Your final grade (using rubrics) will be a combination of:

      • style and grammatical accuracy
      • strength of argument

  • Coleridge

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      Listen -and watch - this powerful renditon of Kubla Khan.

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    • Poems by Coleridge URL
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      An online book of  Coleridge's complete works from the Gutenberg Project

    • Coleridge's "Kubla Khan" peer assessment assignment Werksessie

      Unleash your creativity! Create a resource - powerpoint/video/other - which reproduces the feel and atmosphere of Coleridge's poem. Your work partners will assess it.

  • Southey

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      Listen to "The Cataract of Lodore".

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    • Poems by Robert Southey URL
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      An online book of poems by Robert Southey from Project Gutenberg.

    • "Cataract of Lodore" assignment Opdrag
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      How does Southey bring out the essence of Lodore falls in his poem? Consider the words used and their onomatopaeic elements. (You will receive a pass/merit or distinction grade.)

  • End of Unit Activities

    • Summative Assessment quiz Vasvra
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      A timed quiz to test your knowledge and understanding of the facts and concepts studied in this module.