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DETAILED LESSON PLAN

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a) analyze poetic devices and figurative language in John Keats’ “Ode to a Nightingale”;
b) explain the message and the theme of the poem through question and answer;
c) identify the emotions evoked by Keats’ poem;
d) create a response essay discussing their interpretation and analysis of the poem

II. Subject Matter:

Topic: Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats
References: https://poets.org/poem/ode-nightingale
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/john-keats https://7esl.com/figurative-language/
Materials: printed materials, PowerPoint Presentation, whiteboard, markers

III. Learning Procedure:

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Review

Class, before we start with our lesson, Is imagery a literary element ma’am?
let’s have a short review. Can anyone
give me an example of a literary
element?

Yes, very good! Another important Ma’am, symbolism is when an object or

element is symbolism. Can anyone action in a story represents something
explain what that means? else like a deeper meaning or idea.

Yes, very good! Now, let’s continue

reviewing them together.

B. Motivation
Class, today we are going to start our Sure ma’am. We’re up for the challenge.
lesson by playing a little game.

I’m going to show you an image and I Yes ma’am!

want you to identify what’s in the
picture.
(Shows an image of a nightingale)

Ma’am that’s a bird.

 Okay, but what kind of bird is in the We have no idea ma’am. Can you give us
picture? some hint ma’am?

Now, I’m going to show you a

jumbled word with clues and try to Yes ma’am!
figure out what the actual word is.

(Jumbled Word: intgh ni aegl)

Clues:

Any guesses on what the actual word Ma’am, I think I’ve got it! The answer is
might be? nightingale.

That’s right class, very good! Now, I Wow, that’s amazing! It sounds so
want you to listen closely to the beautiful and melodic. It sounded like a
recording and pay attention to how it mixture of thrills, whistles, and warbles.
makes you feel.
(Plays a recording of a nightingale
singing)

Does it evoke any particular emotions It sounds really beautiful and peaceful
or feelings? Anyone? Share how the ma’am. Its making me feel calm and
recording made you feel. relaxed.

How can we apply this to our lesson?

Let’s find out later.

C. Presentation of the lesson

Today, we are going to embark on a Ma’am that sounds very intriguing! What
journey into the world of poetry. can we expect from this journey?
Specifically, the world of John Keats
and his poem “Ode to a Nightingale”

Well, since you have already heard a Yes ma’am, it’s like the world stops
nightingale singing so beautifully, turning for a moment and all you can do
were all your worries disappear and is listen and be in that moment.
you have left with nothing but joy
that it seems to transport you to
another world?

Exactly! That’s what Keats was trying That’s sounds amazing! How did Keats
to capture in his poem. use language to convey these ideas
ma’am?

Well, we will now discuss the poem

in more detail and share our thought
with each other. So let’s see what
Keats has to offer.
D. Development of the lesson

a) Unlocking of difficulties
Let us unlock the difficult word in Yes ma’am. There’s a lot of words that
the text. Class, as we read through are difficult to understand. I found the
the poem, where there any particular word “hemlock” in the third stanza to be
words that were difficult to quiet difficult to understand.
understand?

That’s a great observation. Now, let’s

create a vocabulary map for every
difficult word to help us understand
it better. As you can see here on the
board are the lists of words that are
difficult to understand, it includes
their synonyms and antonyms. I want
you to just pick the given meaning of
each word to complete the
vocabulary map.

So, what are the synonyms and (Students read the synonyms and
antonyms for “hemlock”? antonyms of hemlock on the board)

That’s correct, very good! From the The synonyms for “hemlock” are
context of the poem, what can we “poison” and “toxic” while its antonyms
infer about hemlock? To complete are “antidote” and “cure”. Keats uses it in
the vocabulary map, just choose the the third stanza when he says, “with some
correct meaning of this word. dull, aching pain, as if hemlock I had
(meaning already given on the board) drunk, or emptied some dull opiate to the
drain one minute past and Lethe-wards
had sunk”

Ma’am hemlock is a poisonous plant that

can cause a dull aching pain.
(completed the vocabulary map for the
word “hemlock”)

Very good class! Do you understand

the word better now? Yes ma’am, the vocabulary map helped a
lot!
(The teacher continues the process
until all of the difficult words have
been unlocked)

b) Background of the Author

Now that we have overcome the
challenging section, I am confident Yes ma’am!
that you are now ready to talk about
the author of the poem.

Let’s talk about the background of

the author. Does anyone know I know he was a poet, but I don’t know
anything about John Keats? much else about him ma’am.
 Yes, Keats was a poet who lived in
England during Romantic Era. He (Students begin asking questions)
was born in 1975 and died at a very
young age of only 25. Despite his
short life, Keats is considered to be
one of the most important poet of his
time.

Well, Keats had a unique writing

style that was characterized by vivid (The students are paying close attention
imagery, a focus on nature, and an as the teacher is explaining the author’s
exploration of human emotions. background)

(The teacher continues to discuss the

authors’ background.

c) Discussion of Literary Elements

Now, we are going to start our
discussion on figurative language. Is it like using metaphors and similes in
Who can tell me what they already writing ma’am?
know about this topic?

Yes, that’s correct! Figurative

Language is a literary elements or Can you give us an example of figurative
technique that uses words or language ma’am?
expression to create a meaning
beyond literal interpretation.

Sure, there are several types of

figurative language, including simile, How about some example ma’am?
metaphor, personification, hyperbole,
and onomatopoeia.

Okay, let me give you a few

examples. “Her eyes are oceans”, I’m excited to learn more about figurative
“The wind whispered through the language ma’am, thank you!
tress”, “He has a heart of gold”.
These are all examples of figurative
language, as they not meant to be
taken literally. Instead, they create a
vivid image in the reader’s mind.

Great to hear! Remember, the use of

figurative language can make your
writing more engaging and
interesting to read. So let’s get
started with today’s discussion.

d) Reading of the Selection

Class, I will give you a copy of the
poem “Ode to a Nightingale”. I will Can you give us some example of what
group you into 5 and then try to find we need to do ma’am?
and identify the different types of
figurative language used in the poem.
 Give one example for each figurative
language. Once you’ve found them,
present them to the class and try to
explain their meaning.

Okay, here’s an example. For

instance, in the line “My heart aches
and a drowsy numbness pain”. What That’s a metaphor ma’am, isn’t it?
type of figurative l
language is being used?

Correct! Now, we will be going to

explain what is being compared in
this metaphor. Anyone? The speaker’s heartache and numbness is
being compared to a physical pain
Okay, very good class! ma’am.

(Students begin the task with their

Class are you done? allotted groups)

Yes ma’am!
Well done, very good class!

e) Comprehension questions (Each group presents their work in class)

Class, let’s dive deeper into “Ode to
a nightingale” for more
understanding. I’d like anyone to
answer the following questions.

Can you tell me the poem’s setting?

I think, the setting is a forest where the

Yes, very good! speaker hears a nightingale singing.

In what way does the nightingale

serve as a symbol in the poem?
The nightingale serves as a symbol of
immortality and the beauty of the natural
Yes, that right! world.

How does the use of personification

enhance the description of the
nightingale? The personification of the nightingale,
such as “Thou wast not born for death,
Immortal Bird” enhances its descriptions
That’s a great answer! by emphasizing its other wordy qualities.

Can you tell the significance of the

line in the poem “darkling I listen”
is? I think the line represents the speaker’s
willingness to listen to the nightingale’s
Yes that’s correct! song even in the darkness or uncertainty.
 What is the significance of the
nightingale’s song?
I think it represents a sort of timeless
beauty and immortality that the speaker
longs for. It’s also a contrast to the pain
That’s correct, very good class! and suffering of the mortal world.

E. Generalization
What do you think is the overall
message of the “Ode to the
nightingale” I think the overall message is about the
human desire for immortality and the
search for beauty and transcendence in a
Very good! And how does John Keats world that can be painful and fleeting.
use language and imagery to convey
this meaning? Keats uses vivid and sensory language to
create a rich and immerse experience for
the reader. He also uses a lot of figurative
language, imagery, and symbols to
Well said! And how does the convey the themes of the poem.
nightingale’s song contribute to the
message of the poem? It represents a kind of beauty and
transcendence that can offer a sense or an
escape from the pain and suffering of the
Very good class! mortal world.

F. Application
Differentiated Activities:
For actors and actresses, you’ll be
having a performance activity. You
will work in pairs to create a dramatic
reading of the poem using different (The actors and actresses perform their
vocal tones and inflections to bring work)
the language and imagery to life.

For creative writers, write your own

odes inspired by the poem. You can
use the same structure and forms as (The creative writers present their work)
Keats’ poem, but write about different
subject or theme.

For visual learners, create a visual

representation of the poem using
images or sketches. You can create a (The visual learners shows their visual
story board or a mind map to show representation)
the different themes, images, and
emotions conveyed in the poem.

Criteria: (Differentiated Activities)

Criteria for performing a dramatic

reading of the poem for actors and
actresses:
 Vocal Delivery: 15 points
Emotion and Expression: 10 points
Interpretation: 15 points
Stage Presence: 10 points

Total: 50 points

Criteria for creative writers in their

writing of odes:
Language use: 10 points
Emotional resonance:15 points
Structure and Form: 10 points
Originality: 15 points

Total: 50 points

Criteria for visual learners in

cresting a visual representation of
the poem:
Visual Representation: 15 points
Creativity and originality: 15 points
Emotional impact: 10 points
Attention to details: 10 points

Total: 50 points

IV. Evaluation

A.) Multiple Choice

Direction: Choose the correct
answer for the following
questions. Write your answer in
the space provided for. (Note: Use
capital letter)

1. What is the poem all about?

a.) A nightingale’s song
b.) The speaker’s love for nature
c.) The speaker’s desire to escape Answer: d.)
d.) All of the above

2. What does the nightingale symbolize

in the poem?
a.) Joy and happiness
b.) Love and beauty Answer: d.)
c.) Death and loss
d.) All of the above

3. What is the attitude of the speaker

toward the nightingale?
a.) envious
b.) admiring Answer: a.)
c.) cynical
d.) apathetic
4. Which of the following is an example
of personification?
a.) “Thou wast not born for death”
b.) “Darkling I listen” Answer: c.)
c.) “Tender is the night”
d.) “Thou singest of summer?

5. Which of the following is an example

of hyperbole in the poem?
a.) “Forlorn! The very word is like a
bell” Answer: d.)
b.) “Fade far away, dissolve, and
quiet forget”
c.) “With beaded bubbles winking at
the brim”
d.) “That I might drink, and leave the
world unseen”

6. Which of the following is an example

of imagery in the poem?
a.) “With beaded bubbles winking at
the brim” Answer: a.)
b.) “My heart aches, and drowsy
numbness pain”
c.) “Thou wast not born for death”
d.) None of the above

7. What is the meaning of the line “Do I

wake or sleep”?
a.) The speaker is unsure if he’s
awake or dreaming Answer: c.)
b.) The speaker is questioning his
sanity
c.) The speaker is questioning the
reality of the nightingale’s song.
d.) The speaker is contemplating the
concept of death.

8. What is the theme of the poem?

a.) The beauty and transience of life
b.) The power of nature
c.) The fleeting nature of happiness Answer: d.)
d.) The desire for escape

9. What is the tone of the poem?

a.) Joyful and celebratory
b.) Sad and melancholic
c.) Angry and bitter Answer: d.)
d.) Nostalgic and reflective

10. What is the significance of the

nightingale’s song in the poem?
a.) It represents the beauty and
transience of life Answer: c.)
b.) It serves as a reminder of the
 fleeting nature of happiness
c.) It symbolizes the speaker’s desire
to escape reality
d.) All of the above

B.) Essay
Directions: Answer the question.
Your answer should be 5
sentences long. (5points)

1.) In what way does John Keats “Ode to

a nightingale” explore the themes of
mortality, escape, and power of
imagination, and how does the
poem’s use of figurative language,
imagery, and symbolism contribute to
these themes?

V. Agreement

Imagine that you are the nightingale

in the poem. Write a creative response
to the speaker’s admiration of your
song. What would you say to the
speaker?
Alternatively, imagine that you are
the speaker in the poem. Write a
creative response to the nightingale’s
song.
Write your response in the form of a
letter, poem, or diary entry. Write
your response on a short bond paper.

Prepared by:

Fruely A. Lucena
BSEd II – Major in English