This video is an analysis of William Blake’s poem “Tyger” from the Songs of Experience with an emphasis on narrative voice and narrative distance. <br/>

Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the contrasting states of the human soul. Through two collections published in 1789 and 1794, Blake explores themes of innocence and...

"The Tiger" and "The Lamb" are two contrasting poems by William Blake that explore different perspectives on God and the world. While "The Tiger" questions the ferocity and contradictions of God's creation, "The Lamb" portrays God as a...

The video explores the thematic concerns of authority in William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience. It contrasts the nurturing and protective authority figures in Innocence with the oppressive and restrictive figures in...

Pupil outcome: I can perform the poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Key learning points: - ‘The Tyger’ is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud. - Understanding a poem,...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Blake presents internal conflict in this poem. Key learning points: - Taken from Blake's 'Songs of Experience', the poem helps children understand the negative world they live in. - 'A Poison Tree'...

'The Tyger,' written by William Blake in 1794, is one of the most anthologized works in English. (This means it is frequently included in collections of poems.) Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Blake uses language, form and structure to explore ideas of conflict. Key learning points: - There are repeated references to both day and night in the poem, illustrating the all consuming nature of...

If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...

David Almond interview with Michael Rosen Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen David Almond's novels for children and teenagers have all been hugely popular with readers young and old, and highly acclaimed by critics and reviewers....

Pupil outcome: I can explain how William Blake presents power in society in 18th century London. Key learning points: - Blake’s poem ‘London’ is a condemnation of the inequality and oppression that pervaded society in 18th century...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why and how William Blake took a stand against child labour. Key learning points: - The Industrial Revolution created great wealth and great poverty. - Young children were used to sweep the chimneys of houses...

What is Poetry? We explore one kind of definition by looking at the etymology of 'poem' and its connection to emotion, William Blake and the Romantics, and the philosophy and science of perception. For the more technical definition of...

Stuart Brisley is an artist often hailed as the 'godfather of British performance art', who has worked in a wide range of media including performance, painting, sculpture, installation, sound and film in a career spanning over 60 years....

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Top 5 Everyday Phrases from Shakespeare | BOOK | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael RosenWhat’s So Special About Shakespeare?’, published by Walker Books. You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books