When I used to teach, students would - at some point - ask me about a song, the lyrics and what they meant. More often than not, I wouldn't know. So, one way to deal with it was to make the connection between poetry and song lyrics. This was my way of telling them, "it's what you think that matters".
PS. Google docs seems to have a mind of its own and rearranges things as it likes!!! I did not know that :)
Hi Anastasia,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your materials for week 2. I agree Google has a mind of its own!
Some observations:
I like the reasoning behind these materials: It’s what you think that matters. How true! I love this poem and it’s certainly a good springboard for discussion and thinking.
A few points
I’d add a heading to the materials – the same as the poem title maybe.
Tasks are nice – good way to lead in and get them thinking about decisions.
Careful with numbering – you have two number 3s – maybe this is Google misbehaving.
I like how you add numbers and letters to the matching task – good for providing and checking answers.
Task 4 is a nice one too – gets students reading more closely and engaging with the language.
How nice to be able to listen to the poem being read … and not once but twice!
I think these materials would be very motivating and enjoyable. I’d use them.
Katherine Bilsborough thanks Katherine. The numbering is my fault, not Google's. And you're right about the title. I was thinking about it, too.
ReplyDeleteI love this poem. I think it's great you've found a way to engage the learners and introduce poetry as an alternative to songs.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favourite poems as it also reminds me of Hercules's crossroads decision. I love all the activities, especially the ones with the two versions of the poem. I also feel this is a great poem to teach perseverance when setting goals.
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