# Lesson Plan: Poetic Devices in "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
## Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2
### Subject: Literature in English
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Poetic Devices in "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
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### Learning Objectives:
1. **Comprehend** the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.
2. **Identify** various poetic devices used in the poem, including metaphor, imagery, symbolism, and rhyme scheme.
3. **Analyze** how these poetic devices contribute to the poem’s meaning and emotional impact.
4. **Critically evaluate** the impact of a poet's choices on a poem's themes and messages.
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### Materials Needed:
1. Copies of the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost for each student.
2. Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk.
3. Audio/Video Playback Device (optional: recording of the poem being read aloud).
4. Handouts with definitions and examples of poetic devices.
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### Lesson Activities:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance** (2 minutes): Take attendance and greet the students.
2. **Introduction to the Poem** (3 minutes):
- Introduce Robert Frost and briefly discuss his contribution to American literature.
- Provide a brief overview of "The Road Not Taken."
3. **Trigger Questions** (5 minutes):
- Ask students if they have ever had to make a difficult choice and the impact it had on them.
- Briefly discuss how choices can influence one’s path in life.
#### Reading the Poem (7 minutes)
1. **First Reading** (3 minutes):
- Read the poem aloud to the class, ensuring to capture the poem’s rhythm and tone.
2. **Second Reading** (4 minutes):
- Play an audio or video recording of the poem being read by a professional speaker (optional).
- Ask students to note down any words or lines that stand out to them during the reading.
#### Comprehension and Discussion (15 minutes)
1. **Discuss Overall Meaning** (5 minutes):
- What is the poem about?
- How does the speaker feel about the choice they made?
2. **Detailed Analysis** (10 minutes):
- Break down the poem stanza by stanza.
- Discuss the literal and figurative meanings of key lines and phrases.
#### Identifying Poetic Devices (20 minutes)
1. **Explanation of Poetic Devices** (5 minutes):
- Provide handouts with definitions and examples of metaphor, imagery, symbolism, and rhyme scheme.
- Explain these terms and their significance in poetry.
2. **Identify and Discuss Poetic Devices** (15 minutes):
- Metaphor: Identify the metaphor of the roads representing life choices.
- Imagery: Discuss the visual imagery in the lines describing the woods and paths.
- Symbolism: Explore the symbolism of the road not taken and the road taken.
- Rhyme Scheme: Determine the rhyme scheme of the poem (ABAAB).
- Other devices: Discuss other devices like alliteration and repetition if present.
#### Group Activity (5 minutes)
1. **Group Discussion** (5 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a stanza to analyze.
- Each group should identify the poetic devices in their assigned stanza and present their findings to the class.
#### Conclusion and Homework (3 minutes)
1. **Summary** (2 minutes):
- Summarize the main points covered in the lesson.
- Reinforce the importance of poetic devices in enhancing the meaning and emotion of a poem.
2. **Homework Assignment** (1 minute):
- Ask students to write a short essay (1-2 paragraphs) on how the use of poetic devices in "The Road Not Taken" enriches their understanding of the poem's theme.
### Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment** during class discussions and group activity.
- **Homework Assignment** to be submitted in the next class.
### Additional Notes:
- Encourage students to ask questions throughout the lesson.
- Adapt the lesson plan based on the class’s pace and level of understanding.
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This lesson plan should help students in Senior Secondary 2 understand and appreciate the use of poetic devices in Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken", enhancing their analytical skills and love for literature.