Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, literary critic, and a founder of the Romantic Movement in England, as well as a major influence on American transcendentalism. The following poem is, as the title suggests, the answer to a child's question about birdsong and love. As you read, take notes on the structure of the poem (i.e. rhyme, meter, etc.) and how it helps form the mood. It also offers a guided reading mode, an assessment, and discussion questions. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

Concepts

mood, poetry

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Practice