Detailed Lesson plan of "The Divine Image" by William Blake

 Title: Analyzing "The Divine Image" by William Blake

Grade Level: 9-12 Subject: English Language Arts

Objectives:

1. Students will analyze William Blake's poem "The Divine Image" for its themes, imagery, and figurative language.
2. Students will explore the connections between the poem's themes and contemporary issues related to diversity and inclusion.
3. Students will create their own artistic representations of the poem's themes.

Materials:

• Copies of "The Divine Image" by William Blake
• Whiteboard and markers
• Art supplies, such as colored pencils, markers, and construction paper

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Begin by introducing William Blake as a poet and artist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
2. Share a brief overview of "The Divine Image" and its themes of love, mercy, pity, and peace.
3. Ask students to share their initial thoughts and reactions to the poem.

Body (45 minutes)

1. Distribute copies of "The Divine Image" to each student.
2. Ask students to read the poem silently and highlight any words or phrases that stand out to them.
3. Have students share their highlighted words and phrases with the class, and write them on the whiteboard.
4. Discuss the poem's imagery and figurative language, including the use of metaphors, similes, and personification.
5. Have students work in pairs or small groups to analyze the poem's themes and how they are expressed through the poem's language and imagery.
6. Lead a class discussion to explore the connections between the poem's themes and contemporary issues related to diversity and inclusion. For example, ask students how the themes of love, mercy, pity, and peace relate to ideas of acceptance, respect, and empathy for people of different races, genders, and cultures.
7. Ask students to create their own artistic representations of the poem's themes, using art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, and construction paper.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Have students share their artwork with the class, and discuss how their interpretations of the poem's themes are reflected in their artwork.
2. Summarize the key themes and ideas of "The Divine Image," and ask students to reflect on how they can apply these themes to their own lives and interactions with others.

Assessment: Assessment of this lesson will be formative, as the primary goal is for students to engage with the themes and ideas of "The Divine Image" through discussion and artistic interpretation. Teachers may use observation and discussion to assess student engagement and understanding of the poem's themes and imagery.