Parent Guide > The Ecchoing Green

by William Blake 1789

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "The Ecchoing Green" by William Blake.

In this famous poem, the speaker laments the fleeting nature of youth.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do people face death?" and "Why should we value our youth?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "The Ecchoing Green" about?
    • What did you learn about Death?
    • What did you learn about Growing Up?
  • Watch The Echoing Green' - Audio Recording at home with your child.