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1 ‘Lake Isle of Innisfree’
Objective 1 To understand the poem and the significance and influence of the contexts it was written in, such as other work by Yeats. Objective 2 To develop critical understanding of how Yeats uses sound to shape meaning in the poem.

2 What do you expect from a poem set here?
Innisfree (‘Heather Island’). A island in Lough Gill, County Sligo, Western Ireland What do you expect from a poem set here? Themes Images Mood and tone

3 Pastoral Literature Write your own definition of pastoral literature by consolidating the notes into your own words. 30 words max

4 Paired Questions for Feedback
A Reading Paired Questions for Feedback How far has the poem met your expectations based on the picture? Is anything surprising about the poem? What is suggested about the narrator by their desire to live on an unpopulated island? Might the island symbolise something else (possibly a free Ireland? Heaven? The imagination?) The narrator is in an urban setting, imagining Innisfree – would they find the reality of life of isolation in a wattle cabin as idyllic as they imagine?

5 internal rhyme, alliteration, sibilance, onomatopoeia, assonance
Aural Imagery internal rhyme, alliteration, sibilance, onomatopoeia, assonance Each pair will be given a technique to focus on Identify where the technique is used Discuss and explore the effect on the reader How does your example vividly evoke the experience of going to Innisfree?

6 Paired Annotations Use the questions to prompt your own analysis and discussion of the poem. Annotate and highlight key aspects of the poem. Be ready to feedback to the class.

7 Plenary How does Yeats present the effect of nature in ‘Lake Isle of Innisfree’? How does Yeats present action and inaction in ‘Lake Isle of Innisfree’?

8 Homework Read the Introduction to Yeats.
Consolidate your reading by creating a timeline of important events and changes in his writing. Word processed. Due:

9 tragedy of history violence of history nationalism and rebellion nationalism and revolution disillusionment with the realities of Ireland idea of an indifferent, godless universe exploration of regret and memory exploration of Ireland’s history ideas about religion and patriotism present youth and age present relationships Memory aging and death

10 Student Lead Tasks Lead annotations Lead on area of research
Lead on questions Lead on themes


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