islands-and-archipelagos (1).powerpoints

islands archipelagos

1. GOOD AFTERNOON, CLASS!

2. “Pick a Door” Direction: Pick a door and inside it is the picture and try to think about what lessons in life the graphics want to tell.

3. Pick a Door

4. Objectives: a. identify the famous authors and their literary works in India b. explain the significance of Indian literature in a global context c. appreciate the Indian literature through a creative output

5. India - World’s second most populous nation - The early settlers called their land “Bharat Varsha” or “Bharat”. - During the Medieval times, it was known as “Hind”

6. Indus River

7. How would you describe the emotions conveyed in the poem?

8. Were there any parts of the poem that you found challenging to understand?

9. What connections did you make between the poem and your own experiences or observations?

10. “Hidden Hunt” Direction: Encircle symbols or words with symbolic meanings in the poem using hints hidden randomly below your chairs. In this task, you will be divided into four groups. Hence, a copy of the poem will be provided for your convenience. You will be given 3 minutes to finish the task.

11. Hint 1: I'm where icy winds whisper, jasmine shatters, and a muted angel lies – in which cardinal realm am I found? NORTH

12. Hint 2: I'm where the nightingale's song is woven with thorns, In the compass, I'm where the new day is born. EAST

13. Hint 3: I'm where the rose in airy mines unfolds, In which cardinal realm does this beauty hold? SOUTH

14. Hint 4: I'm where a road deep in thought unwinds, In which cardinal realm do my musings find? WEST

15. “Interpret Me!” Direction : In the same group, you will be assigned a particular symbol. You are to create interpretations of the symbol using the descriptions of it in the poem. You will be given 5 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes to present your output.

16. Criteria: Content – 50% Presentation– 30% Teamwork – 10% Timeliness – 10% Total=100%

17. Based on the previous activities, what are the different symbols or words with symbolic meanings in the poem “Island of the Earth”?

18. In the North , based on the descriptions (cold and broken jasmine' and 'an angel lies gagged) , what is the interpretation of this symbol?

19. In the East , based on the descriptions (nightingale full of thorns' and ‘the song commands its mists) , what is the interpretation of this symbol?

20. In the South , based on the descriptions (rose in its airy mines' and ‘tender bunch of thin palm trees), what is the interpretation of this symbol?

21. In the West, based on the descriptions (road deep in thought' and ‘my door and my worry), what is the interpretation of this symbol?

22. “Act it Out! Direction: With the same group, you will be assigned a particular symbol. You are to portray the identified and interpreted symbols in the poem “Island of the Earth” through creative drama. You will be given 3 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to present the task.

23. Criteria: Content – 50% Presentation– 30% Teamwork – 10% Timeliness – 10% Total=100%

24. Now, who among you can give me the four symbols in the poem that the author uses to convey different emotions, challenges, and elements in various directions?

25. Now, who can interpret the symbols in the poem?

26. Evaluation: Direction: Read each question carefully and select the best answer. Write your answer on a ¼ sheet of paper.

27. 1. What are the four symbols used in the poem to convey different emotions, challenges, and elements in various directions? a. North, East, South, West b. River, Mountain, Valley, Desert c. Sun, Moon, Stars, Sky d. Up, Down, Left, Right

28. 2. Which direction symbolizes a place where beauty is intertwined with challenges, and the inhabitants exhibit resilience and strength? a. East b. North c. South d. West

29. 3. Which direction symbolizes a challenging place where fragility is compromised, and positive forces are suppressed? a. East b. North c. South d. West

30. 4. Which direction symbolizes a place with intricate and hidden beauty, carrying an aura of fragility and sensitivity? a. East b. North c. South d. West

31. 5. Which direction symbolizes a place where deep reflection and the challenges that come with change. a. East b. North c. South d. West

32. 5. Which direction symbolizes a place where deep reflection and the challenges that come with change. a. East b. North c. South d. West

33. “Slam Poetry” Direction: Choose one symbol from the poem 'Island of the Earth,' craft a spoken word poem using its interpreted meaning, and perform it during our next meeting. Criteria: Diction………10 points Content…….10 points Confidence...10 points Mastery…….10 points Total………..40 points