Title: "Wind" by Ted Hughes
Grade Level: 9th
Objective:
Students will be able to analyze the poem "Wind" by Ted Hughes by identifying the central theme, literary devices, and the author's purpose.
- Students will be able to write an essay or give an oral presentation about the poem.
Materials:
- Copies of the poem "Wind" by Ted Hughes
- Whiteboard or blackboard
- Markers or chalk
- Handout on literary devices
- Computers or tablets for research
Procedure:
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever experienced a strong wind before. Ask them to describe what it felt like.
- Ask students to share what they think the wind symbolizes in literature.
- Introduce the poem "Wind" by Ted Hughes and provide some background information about the author.
- Reading the Poem (10 minutes):
- Give each student a copy of the poem.
- Read the poem aloud, or have a student volunteer to read it aloud.
- Ask students to read the poem silently to themselves.
- Identifying Literary Devices (20 minutes):
- On the whiteboard or blackboard, create a list of literary devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, and hyperbole.
- Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to identify the literary devices used in the poem.
- Have each group share their findings with the class.
- Analyzing the Poem (20 minutes):
- Ask students to identify the central theme of the poem.
- Encourage them to use evidence from the poem to support their ideas.
- Discuss with the class how the author uses literary devices to convey the theme of the poem.
- Writing Activity (25 minutes):
- Assign a writing activity where students will write an essay or give an oral presentation analyzing the poem.
- Provide a handout on literary devices to help students incorporate them into their analysis.
- Encourage students to use evidence from the poem to support their analysis.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Wrap up the lesson by having students share their essays or oral presentations with the class.
- Ask students to reflect on what they learned from analyzing the poem.
Assessment:
- Essays or oral presentations will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Clear and concise thesis statement
- Effective use of evidence from the poem
- Coherent and well-organized argument
- Correct use of literary devices
- Clarity of expression and coherence of presentation