• Parodies are recreations of existing works, crafted to mock or humorously criticize the original subject matter. Read Ezra Pound’s poem “The Lake Isle,” and then write an essay discussing how his poem reflects upon “The Lake Isle of Innisfree.”

• Describe in detail the place you would most love to call home. Include both the geographical location (e.g., New York City, French Riviera, etc.) and the type of dwelling (e.g., a palace, a log cabin, a hut, etc.). What are the defining features of this home? What do these features reveal about your personal values?

• Collaborate with your classmates to brainstorm ideas for your dream house. If feasible, draw a floor plan. How do your concepts of an ideal home compare and contrast with those of your classmates?

• Identify some of the sights, smells, and sounds that evoke pleasant memories for you. When do these sensory experiences occur, and how do you react when you encounter them?

• Yeats’s poem was inspired by his reading of Thoreau’s Walden. Make a list of the books that have most significantly influenced your thinking, and then write a short essay explaining their impact.

• Survey your classmates about the place they remember most from their childhood. Categorize their responses. What commonalities do these places share? Why are they memorable? What does this reveal about our connection to childhood?