POEM - THE LITTLE BUSY BEE - Issac Watts.pptx

Welcome to my exploration of "The Little Busy Bee," a delightful poem penned by the esteemed Isaac Watts. This charming work, aimed primarily at young audiences, imparts a timeless message about the importance of hard work, dedication, and making the most of one's time. Through the relatable image of a busy bee, Watts skillfully weaves a moral lesson that resonates with children and adults alike.
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Themes of the Poem
Diligence and Hard Work
Importance of Time Management
Balance and Moderation
Positive Role Models
Life Lessons for Children

1. Draw a picture of a bee and its hive. The little busy bee Glossary Rhyme scheme in the poem Issac Watts Figurative Language Sir M.Visveswaraya Glasswork CONTENT Darshan English & Social Science Department Assistant Teacher The Acme School, Mysore Email : [email protected]

2. Do you know who I am?

3. A tiny creature, buzzing through the world, collecting sweet nectar and building a home of wax."

4. What you observe about bees.

5. what the poem might be about based on the title. POETRY THE LITTLE BUSY BEE – - Issac Watts

6. POETRY THE LITTLE BUSY BEE – - Issac Watts How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour; And gather honey all the day From every opening flower! How skillfully she builds her cell! How neatly she spreads her wax, And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes! In work of labour or of skill I would be busy too; For satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books or work or healthful play, Let my first years be passed, That I may give for every day, Some good account at last. 1 2 3 4

7. POETRY THE LITTLE BUSY BEE – - Issac Watts How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour; And gather honey all the day From every opening flower! How skillfully she builds her cell! How neatly she spreads her wax, And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes! In work of labour or of skill I would be busy too; For satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books or work or healthful play, Let my first years be passed, That I may give for every day, Some good account at last. List Out Unfamiliar words 1 2 3 4

8. Glossary : 1. doth : old form of “does” 2. improve : make good use of 3. shining : bright 4. gather : collect 5. skillful : clever 6. cell : a small compartment in the hive 7. Satan : evil spirit or King of devils 8. mischief : injury or damage 9. idle : doing nothing 10. first years : early years/boyhood 11. give account : say what you have done 12. at last : at the end of life

9. Identify the rhyme scheme in the poem. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour; And gather honey all the day From every opening flower! How skillfully she builds her cell! How neatly she spreads her wax, And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes! In work of labour or of skill I would be busy too; For satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books or work or healthful play, Let my first years be passed, That I may give for every day, Some good account at last.

10. Identify the rhyme scheme in the poem. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour ; And gather honey all the day From every opening flower ! How skillfully she builds her cell ! How neatly she spreads her wax, And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes! In work of labour or of skill I would be busy too; For satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books or work or healthful play , Let my first years be passed, That I may give for every day , Some good account at last.

11. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour ; And gather honey all the day From every opening flower ! The poet admires the busy bee. He says the bee makes good use of every moment of the day, flying from flower to flower to collect sweet honey.

12. How skillfully she builds her cell! How neatly she spreads her wax, And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes! The poem continues to praise the bee's skills. It describes how cleverly the bee builds its home (a cell) and carefully stores the honey it makes.

13. In work of labour or of skill I would be busy too; For satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. The poet wishes to be as busy as the bee. He believes that people who do nothing often get into trouble.

14. In books or work or healthful play , Let my first years be passed, That I may give for every day , Some good account at last. The poet wants to spend his early years learning, working, and playing. He aims to use his time wisely and achieve something worthwhile.

15. What is the main idea of the poem?

16. What qualities of the bee does the poet admire?

17. How does the poet compare the bee to humans?

18. Issac Watts born on July 17, 1674 and died on November 25, 1748. He had mastered Latin , Greek, Hebrew and French. The first hymn book composed by him for children was Horae Lyricae . His popular hymns are : “ O God , Our Help in Ages Past”, “ The Psalms of David ”, and “Jesus Shall Reign ”. The bee is always busy. It builds the hive very skill fully and stores sweet honey in it. Like the bee, we too must be busy and always do useful work.

19. Use these words in your own sentence while comparing something: Like, As Example: My backpack feels as heavy as a rock after school. The classroom was quiet like a library Raindrops fell like tiny marbles on the window pane He ran as fast as a cheetah across the playground. The movie was so scary, it made me jump like a frightened cat. The teacher explained things clearly, as easy as one-two-three! Raise your hand like a flag if you have a question. Line up quietly in a single row, like ants marching one after another. Sharing is caring! Let's share our crayons with friends, like good classmates. Our classroom rules are simple to follow, like 1, 2, 3 !

20. Figurative Language Have you ever heard someone say their heart was "pounding like a drum" Figurative language is all about using words in a special way , It helps us express ourselves more creatively and understand things in a new light . Figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification).   Simile : They use the words "like" or "as" to connect two different things that share a similar quality .

21. How can we describe its color in a way that's more interesting than just saying "red"? ?????

22. How can we describe its color in a way that's more interesting than just saying "red"? ????? The strawberry was as red as a juicy cherry. The strawberry's color popped like a red balloon. The strawberry was as red as a ripe apple. The strawberry glowed red like a traffic light.

23. A Metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things by stating that one thing actually is another. Example: The test was a breeze. My room is a jungle gym He ran like a cheetah. Her/His jokes are crackers The teacher's lecture put me to sleep. Math class is a headache Friendship is a treasure My stomach is growling like a lion

24. IRA Read the following Paragraph : Sir M.Visveswaraya Sir M.Visveswaraya was the Dewan of Mysuru State. As a student, he earned money by giving tuition to students and paid his school fees. He made a name as Chief Engineer and later as Dewan of Mysuru . He was always busy in some useful work or the other. He used to work for more than ten hours. He was punctual, selfdisciplined and straightforward. He lived for 101 years. He was awarded the highest honour Bharat Ratna .

25. IRA Read the following Paragraph : Sir M.Visveswaraya Sir M.Visveswaraya was the Dewan of Mysuru State. As a student, he earned money by giving tuition to students and paid his school fees. He made a name as Chief Engineer and later as Dewan of Mysuru . He was always busy in some useful work or the other. He used to work for more than ten hours. He was punctual, selfdisciplined and straightforward. He lived for 101 years. He was awarded the highest honour Bharat Ratna . Answer the following questions: 1. What time do you get up in the morning? 2. Do you play or study in the morning? 3. Are you entirely dependent on your parents for books and paying fees ? If not, how do you earn money? 4. How long do you study everyday usually? 5. Do you go to school in time? 6. Suppose your teacher is on leave and no other teacher takes your class, how do you spend that time? 7. You have read the passage. What do you learn from the life of Sir M.Visveswaraya ?

26. Answer the following questions. Who is the poet speaking about ? Answer:- Issac Watts is speaking about a bee. 2 . Why does the bee sit on the flower ? Answer :- The bee sits on the flower to collect nectar, which it uses to make honey . 3. How does the bee build her cell ? Answer :- The bee builds her cell by using wax, which she secretes from her body, to create hexagonal structures in a honeycomb. 4. ‘I would be busy too’. Who does ‘I’ refer to ? Answer :- The 'I' likely refers to the poet or to us humans. 5. What does ‘sweet food’ mean in the context ? Answer :- The sweet food refers to nectar, which is the bee's primary source of nourishment

27. 6 . Who does Satan manage to work through? Answer:- In the poem, Satan manages to work through idle hands. This means that when people are not busy or productive, they are more likely to get into trouble or do bad things. C2 Pick out the best alternative for each of the following statements. 1. People like the bee because: a. it is clever b. it sits on the opening flower c. it works hard d. they get honey from it. 2. And labours hard to store it well. Here ‘it’ refers to a. the bee b. the honey c. the wax d. the flower

28. C3 Read and discuss your responses with your partner. Then write. Why does the poet call the bee busy? Answer:- The poet calls the bee busy because it is constantly working. It spends every hour of its day gathering nectar from flowers and converting it into honey. There is no idle moment for the bee. 2. “Let my first years be passed.” a] What does ‘first years’ refer to ? Answer:- The 'first years' refer to the poet's early life or childhood . b] How does the poet want to spend his first years? Answer :- The poet wants to spend his first years in a combination of study, work, and play . c] Why does he want to do so ? Answer:- He wants to establish a strong foundation for his future. By engaging in these activities, he hopes to be well-prepared and productive in his later life .

29. 3 . How can you say that the bee is intelligent and clever? Answer :- The bee exhibits intelligence and cleverness in several ways: It builds its honeycomb with precise hexagonal cells, demonstrating an understanding of geometry and efficiency. It collects nectar from various flowers, showing knowledge of different plants and their blooming times. It stores honey, a food source, for future use, indicating planning and foresight. 4. What is admirable about the work of the bee? Answer :- The bee's work is admirable due to its: Diligence: The bee is constantly working, never wasting time. Productivity: It transforms nectar into a valuable food product. Cooperation: Bees work together in a colony for the benefit of the entire group. 5. Why does the poet want us to be like the bee? Answer :- The poet wants us to be like the bee because he believes that a life of industry and productivity is rewarding. By emulating the bee's work ethic, we can achieve our goals and contribute positively to society .

30. 6 . Why should we not keep ourselves idle? What will happen if we are idle? Answer :- Idleness can lead to boredom, dissatisfaction, and a lack of accomplishment. It can also provide opportunities for negative influences to take hold. The poet suggests that staying busy helps us to avoid these pitfalls and live a more fulfilling life. 7. What is the message of the poem? Answer :- The poem's message is that hard work, diligence, and productivity are essential qualities for a successful and happy life. It encourages readers to learn from the bee's example and make the most of their time. 8. Which lines do you like the best in the poem? Give reasons for your choice. Answer :- 9. Pick out the rhyming words in the poem and add more words to each of the rhyming pair. e.g . play….. day …… may Answer :- bee - sea, free, glee flower - power, hour, sour cell - bell, dwell, fell play - day, ray, say

31. 1. Draw a picture of a bee and its hive.