Robert Herrick
Lesson plans and other teaching resources

Biography and Collections of Poems

Robert Herrick
Biography.

Robert Herrick
Biography, critical overview, related links.

Selected Poetry of Robert Herrick
Links to 300 poems in alphabetical order by title.

Lesson Plans

Pink Floyd and the Carpe Diem Theme from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pink Floyd’s "Time" illustrates the carpe diem theme and can be used either as an individual work or as a companion piece to other literary works containing the same theme. The song presents the concept in readily identifiable terms to students without taking on a didactic tone. Containing various poetic devices and significant sound effects which enhance the meaning, this song will provide a full class period of intelligent discussion.

Renaissance Poetry Jigsaw Lesson
Students work in small groups. Each group learns about one English poet from this era, and then each group teaches the others.