Lesson Plan: A Thing of Beauty – John Keats
Class: XII
Subject: English Core
Textbook: Flamingo
Poem: A Thing of
Beauty by John Keats
Time: 2 Periods (40
minutes each)
General Objectives (as
per CBSE Guidelines):
- Develop
aesthetic appreciation and literary sensibility among students.\
- Enhance
understanding of poetic devices and figurative language.
- Build
critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Improve
language proficiency through integrated reading, speaking, and writing
activities.
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand the central idea and theme of the poem.
- Identify and explain literary devices used by the poet.
- Interpret lines and paraphrase the poem in their own
words.
- Appreciate the connection between beauty and human
emotions.
- Express their thoughts on beauty in oral and written forms.
Teaching-Learning
Materials (TLM):
- Digital
Presentation
(PowerPoint or Google Slides) with:
- o Biography of John Keats
- o Historical context of the Romantic period
- o Images representing “things of beauty” (nature, art, people)
- Audio
Recitation of the
poem (British Council or NCERT YouTube link)
- Annotated
Text Handout for
students
- Literary
Device Chart (visual
poster or digital version)
- Mind Map
or Flowchart
summarizing themes
- Blackboard
/ Whiteboard
- Worksheets:
- Comprehension
questions
- Match-the-device
exercises
- Paraphrasing
activity
- Short
answer & MCQs
- Flashcards for poetic devices
- YouTube
Video:
“Explaining A Thing of Beauty” (verified educational channel)
Teaching Methodology:
- Constructivist
Approach
- Interactive
& Inductive Learning
- Discussion-based
& Student-centered
- Audio-Visual
Aids for engagement
Lesson Flow:
Period 1
1. Introduction (5 min)
- Warm-up
discussion: “What is beauty? What are some beautiful things in your life?”
- Show
images and ask students to share how these make them feel.
- Brief
background on John Keats and Romanticism.
2. Reading and Listening
(10 min)
o Students
listen to audio recitation while following the poem.
o Teacher
reads aloud again, explaining pronunciation and rhythm.
3. Explanation and
Discussion (15 min)
- Line-by-line
explanation with emphasis on:
- Theme of everlasting beauty
- Nature as a healing force
- Philosophical undertone of the poem
- Discuss metaphor, imagery, alliteration, enjambment, and symbolism.
4. Interactive Q&A
(5 min)
·
Ask: What is the “bower quiet”?
·
Why does the poet call beauty an
“endless fountain”?
5. Recap and Homework (5
min)
·
Quick recap using flashcards and mind map.
·
Homework:
- Paraphrase
the first 8 lines in your own words.
- Identify
3 poetic devices and explain them.
Period 2
1. Review (5 min)
- Review
homework responses in pairs.
- Teacher
clarifies any misunderstandings.
2. Literary Devices Game
(10 min)
- Flashcard
game: Match the line to the correct device (imagery, alliteration, metaphor,
etc.)
3. Theme and Critical
Thinking Discussion (10 min)
- Prompt: How
does beauty help us deal with sadness or despair?
- Connect
poem to real-life situations or art.
4. Writing Practice (10
min)
- Short
answer writing:
- Explain
the theme of the poem in 80–100 words.
- How does
Keats use nature to express the permanence of beauty?
5. Assessment &
Feedback (5 min)
- Use a quick
quiz (MCQs + short answers)
- Provide
oral and written feedback.
Assessment Strategies:
- Class
participation and discussion
- Homework
and written answers
- Worksheet-based
quiz
- Observation
during group tasks
Follow-Up Activity
(Optional Extension):
- Project
work: Create a
collage/digital slideshow of “Things of Beauty” and write a 100-word
reflection.
- Creative
writing: Compose
a short poem titled “A Thing of Beauty in My Life.”
Learning Outcomes
(Aligned with NEP 2020 & CBSE Learning Outcomes):
Students will be able to:
- Comprehend
and interpret literary texts effectively.
- Articulate
thoughts and emotions using poetic vocabulary.
- Analyze
poetic techniques and their impact.
- Express
creativity through written and visual means.
