Lesson 7.06: George Gordon, Lord Byron

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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to: Identify works by George Gordon, Lord Byron and appreciate his innovative writing style The above objectives correspond with the following Alabama Course of Study Objectives: CCRS 4determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative language, CCRS 7analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem, evaluating how each version interprets the source text, and CCRS 8demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of European literature with a concentration in British literature.

Introduction

George Gordon, Lord Byron is another poet to add to the collection of Romantic poets. He was not only a great and memorable poet, but also a prominent political figure in his day. In this lesson, we are going to learn about Lord Byron’s life and read through some of his poetry.