The Road Not Taken poem video and presentation

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1. The Road Not Taken Choices, Paths, and Robert Frost'sPoemhttps://youtu.be/wpDhPoTPEvM?si=E7VdF6Po-4nXhH3g

2. Objectives • Read for comprehension. • Practice analyzing figurative language. • Close read and annotate the text. • Discuss and write to examine the poet's use of figurative language and how each example impacts the meaning of the poem as a whole.

3. The Road Not Taken: A Poetic Journey Today, we embark on a journey into the world of poetry, specifically through Robert Frost's renowned work, 'The Road Not Taken.' Poetry is a unique form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language – such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre – to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, prosaic ostensible meaning. As we explore this poem, we'll uncover how Frost masterfully uses these elements to tell a story about choices and their impact on our lives.

4. Meet Robert Frost Robert Frost was a famous American poet, celebrated for his realistic poems about rural New England life. He used everyday language to capture common experiences and emotions.Frost wrote "The Road Not Taken" as a joke about a friend he would often walk with. When faced with a choice of paths, the friend would always regret the choice he he made and moan about the one not taken.

5. The Road Not Taken The poem begins with a traveler facing a choice: two roads diverge in a "yellow wood." This moment of decision sets the stage for the entire poem. Which path will be chosen? Autumn pathway through a vibrant, sunlit forest.

6. A metaphor compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." The poem's roads symbolize life's big choices and paths.

7. Imagery: A Yellow Wood Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures. Frost uses "a yellow wood" and "undergrowth" to help us see the autumn forest. This makes the setting come alive in our minds.

8. Check For Comprehension Where is the speaker? The speaker is walking in the desert. What does the speaker notice about the second road? The second road is covered in more grass than the first one is. • What do the roads look like that morning? Both roads have leaves on them. Which road does the speaker choose and why? The speaker doubts that he will be able to return to the first road. What does the speaker doubt? The speaker doubts that he will be able to return to the first road.

9. Figurative Language 1. How does the reader use descriptive details to identify the extended metaphor and relevant symbols? 2. How does the reader continue to use descriptive details to confirm her ideas?

10. 1) The reader notices that the speaker wants to take both roads but must choose one.This connects to the title and implies an extended metaphor about making choices.One element of the extended metaphor is the road, which symbolizes life or a pathway in life. 2) She notices that the speaker thinks carefully about making his choice, which shows the value we place on thinking through decisions and that choices will affect the life we lead.

11. Life's Big Choices Every decision, big or small, shapes your future. Choices create different paths in life. Think about how today's choices might impact tomorrow!

12. The Speaker's Dilemma • Speaker faces a tough choice. • Wishes to travel both paths. • Must choose only one road. • Stands pondering for a long time.

13. Examining the Paths The speaker carefully observed both roads. One bent into the woods, while the other seemed equally appealing.

14. The Chosen Path The speaker chooses the second road, stating it "had perhaps the better claim, because it was grassy and wanted wear." This suggests a less traveled, more challenging path. A path of possibilities, a journey of choices.

15. Equality of the Roads Initially Similar The poem states, "And both that morning equally lay." Both paths looked very much alike at first glance. No 'Better' Choice Frost doesn't say one road was clearly superior. The choice felt equal, yet significant.

16. The 'Difference' Made The speaker believes their choice made "all the difference." Even small decisions can shape our journey, leading to unique experiences and a distinct future. Pathways of decision: choose your direction, make a difference.

17. Looking Back: Future Reflection • Imagining recounting this choice later. • "Ages and ages hence" means far future. • The "sigh" suggests mixed feelings. • Was it regret or satisfaction?

18. Small Choices, Big Impact Future Reflection The poem shows how choosing one path over another, even if they seem similar, can change everything. Our decisions, big or small, guide our future. Each choice matters. The speaker imagines looking back on his life, wondering about the "road not taken." This highlights how choices lead to lasting feelings of reflection and wonder.

19. A Sigh of Regret? Or a Sigh of Acceptance? The speaker's 'sigh' might suggest a feeling of sadness or longing for the path not chosen. Was the other road truly better? This implies a sense of loss. Alternatively, the 'sigh' could be one of relief or contentment. The speaker accepts their choice, understanding its profound impact. It's a reflective, not regretful, sigh.

20. Interpreting 'Less Traveled' Common Misconception Many believe the poem champions choosing the unique path. This isn't Frost's main message. Textual Evidence Frost writes both roads 'equally lay.' He also admits, 'I doubted if I should ever come back.' Romanticizing Choices The speaker later *says* he took the 'less traveled' road, suggesting he's looking back and romanticizing his choice.

21. Your Own Path Think about a significant choice you've made or might face. How do you imagine you will feel about that decision, looking back on it 'ages and ages hence'?

22. Vocabulary diverged :to separate into different directions undergrowth : low plant growing on a forest floor claim : a statement that you have a right to something tread : to walk over hence : from this time or place

23. Conclusion • Every choice, big or small, shapes our future. • The 'roads' in the poem symbolize life's decisions. • Frost uses vivid imagery and metaphor to explore complex ideas. • The poem challenges us to think about regret vs. acceptance. • Reflecting on past choices helps us understand our journey.

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