I wandered lonely as a cloud

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

I wandered lonely as a cloud

When do you feel most calm or happy?
Is it when you're alone, with friends, in nature, online…?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfM2RB9OzBo

What was your emotional reaction to this poem?

Do you think the speaker is happy or sad at the start? Why?

How does the poem make you see nature?

What image or line stood out to you?

First impression. What is the first thing that comes to mind?

How is the setting different from Wordsworth’s?

Which poem feels more familiar or relatable to your life? Why?

What does this poem say about city life and technology?

How does this speaker experience peace?

In pairs answer the following questions 

What has changed between the world of Wordsworth and today’s world?

Think about: noise, society, technology, emotions, nature.

Each pair writes down:

2 similarities + 2 differences

1 personal reflection: “In my life, I relate more to...” and explain why. (one of the two poems)

Has modern society made it harder to enjoy simple things?