Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Literature in English - Poetic Devices In The Poem

# 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 --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- 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.