LESSON PLAN IN POETRY

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to:

a. explain what the meaning is of the poem;

b. understand the message of the poem; and
c. create their own poem.

II. CONTENT

The World is too much with us by William Wordsworth

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

References: https://poemanalysis.com/emily-dickinson/some-keep-the-sabbath-
going-to-church/
Instructional Materials: blackboard, cartolina, pentelpen, tape, marker, and eraser
Values Integration: Understanding

IV. PROCEDURE

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Good morning, class! Good morning, ma’am!

Before we start our prayer, please pick (The student’s pick up the pieces of
up the pieces of papers or trash and papers or trash and arranged their
arrange your chairs properly. chairs.)

Everyone, please stand and let us pray. (The students will stand.)

May I request Agnes to lead the prayer. (Agnes will lead and start the prayer.)

Amen!
Let’s check the attendance. May I ask
the class secretary, is everyone present
today? Yes, Ma’am. Everyone is present today.
As we begin our lesson, I will show a
poem, and I want you to read it and
analyze.

Look at the blackboard and kindly read

the poem. Some Keep the Sabbath going to
Church by Emily Dickinson

Some keep the Sabbath going to Church

–I keep it, staying at Home –With a
Bobolink for a Chorister –And an
Orchard, for a Dome –

Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice –I,

just wear my Wings –And instead of
tolling the Bell, for Church, Our little
Sexton – sings.

God preaches, a noted Clergyman –And

the sermon is never long, so instead of
getting to Heaven, at last –I’m going, all
along.

After reading, what do you think is the

meaning of the poem?

Anyone? Yes, Izy? Some keep the Sabbath going to

Church by Emily Dickinson describes
how the poet prays to God without
bending to the compass of religious
rituals.

Exactly!

As you deeply analyze the poem, there

are layers of meaning. It may look like
that the poem is about the poet’s belief
concerning the way to communicate
with God, but it is about finding God
within one’s heart and soul without
caring much how others are
maintaining the orthodox rituals.

As you can see, she deals with the

concept of Sabbath and how she sits at
home. Then comes to the external
vestments that are worn during the
devotional sessions. She does not think
that it is essential for communicating
with God. The overall idea of the poem
deals with how God can be found in
simple things as well as one’s soul.

Do you understand, class? Yes, Ma’am.

A. Reviewing the Lesson or

Presenting the New Lesson

Our lesson is all about the poem “The

World is too much with us by William
Wordsworth

B. Establishing or Purpose of the

Lesson

I will define first our objectives for our

lesson today.

Class, kindly read. At the end of this lesson, the student

should be able to:

a. explain what the meaning is of

the poem;
b. understand the message of the
poem; and
c. create their own poem.
 C. Presenting Examples / Instances
on the Lesson Plan

Class, before we finally start our lesson,

I have something to ask.

What comes into your mind when you

hear the titled “The World is too much
with us”?

Anyone? Yes, Shane?

When I hear the title “The World is too
much with us”, the thing that comes in
my mind is the connection between the
humankind and the nature.
Wow! Who else?
(No one is raising their hand)
None? Okay.

D. Discussing the New Concepts

and Practicing the New Skills #1

Our topic for today is all about the

poem “The World is too much with us”
by William Wordsworth.

Are you familiar who is William

Wordsworth?
No, Ma’am.

So, William Wordsworth is one of the

most celebrated poets of the Romantic
Era, was a master of capturing the
beauty and power of nature in his
works. One if his works is “The World is
too much with us”

Please, kindly read the poem.

The World is too much with us by
William Wordsworth

The world is too much with us; late and

 soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our
powers;-
Little we see in Nature that is ours;
We have given our hearts away, a sordid
boon!
This Sea that bares her bosom to the
moon;
That winds that will be howling at all
hours,
And are up-gathered now like sleeping
flowers;
For this, for everything, we are out of
tune;
It moves us not. Great God! I’d rather
be
A Pagan suckled in a creed outworn;
So might I, standing on this pleasant
lea, Have glimpses that would make me
less forlorn;
Have sight of Proteus rising from the
sea;
Or hear old Triton blow his wreathed
horn.
Based on what you’ve read, what do
you think is the meaning of the poem?

Yes, Mary?

Based on my understanding, the

meaning of the poem is that the poet
complains that people are too attached
to the trivial things of the world and not
Explain your answer. sufficiently aware of nature.

It means that people are obsessed and

focused on material things, like money
and other pleasures these things can
provide. It has come to dominate our
lives and our mind too much. It says
that humans are wasting their power to
Anyone else? use their senses to appreciate nature
 and its beauty.
Yes, Jesica?

For me, just like Shane said earlier, the

Explain your answer. meaning of poem is the connection of
humankind and the nature.

It is all about humans losing their

connection with nature. William
Wordsworth says that every substance
of nature is in a powerful connection
from which humanity is out of tune,
and humans do not experience nature
as they should. The poet also says that
he would rather be a Pagan than not to
relate to nature, and he would be able
to see the Gods like Proteus and Triton.
All your answers are correct and to
summarize it all, the idea of this poem
is that humanity has lost touch with
nature and is overly focused on
materialism and other things. It
criticizes the industrial revolution and
the impact it has had on society,
emphasizing the need for a
reconnection with the natural world.
Willian Wordsworth laments the loss of
a spiritual connection with nature,
expressing a longing for a deeper
appreciation of the natural world.

E. Discussing the New Concepts

and Practicing the New Skills #2

Few minutes ago, we discussed about

the meaning of the poem, so now, what
do you think is the message of the
poem?

Anyone? Yes, Art?

This poem examines the consequences

 of and conflict between nature and
humanity. It expresses the
dissatisfaction with this connection and
focuses on how estranged modern
society has become from the natural
world. This poem calls out for a more
considerate and peaceful relationship
with the environment as well as for an
Exactly! To understand more, this poem improvement of our connection to it.
also criticizes materialism and
consumerism for causing the people to
lose sight of the importance and beauty
of the natural world.

Do you understand our topic class?

Yes, ma’am!
F. Developing Mastery

What is the title of the poem that we

discussed earlier?

Yes, Jessica?

The title of the poem that we discussed

Who is the author of the poem? is “The World is too much with us”

Yes, Ann?

The author of the poem is William

Based on our discussion, what is the Wordsworth.
meaning of the poem?

Yes, Cristina?

The meaning of the poem is the

And what is the message of the poem? connection of nature and humankind.

Yes, Angelo?

The message of the poem is the

G. Finding Practical Applications of consequences of and connection of
 Concepts and Skills in Daily nature and humanity.
Living

Class we will have a group activity. I will

divide your class into three.

The mechanics of this activity, you will

be doing a role play. The topic that
you’re going to play is based on the
poem that we discussed earlier. I will
give you 10 mins. to prepare and plan.
You will perform it in front.

Rubics:

Content – 20% The class is preparing and planning for

Voice Quality and Script – 10% their role play)
Performance – 10%
Impact – 5%
Props – 5%

Time is done, class. May I call the group

1 to perform?

Next, group 2.
(The group 1 will perform their play)

And for the last group?

(The group 2 will perform their play)

Good job, class! Let’s give each other

five claps. (The group 3 will perform their play)

I am very happy with the outcome of

your play. I appreciate your (The class will clap)
performance. Job well done, class!
Congratulations!
 H. Generalizing and Abstraction of
the Lesson

In your opinion, what do you think is

the purpose why do we need to study
this poem, and what is the connection
of it in our daily life?

Yes, Rose?

In my opinion, the purpose why do we

need to study this poem is for us to be
aware of what is the condition of our
nature. That people should not only
focus on the material things but also
focused on our nature. We should not
Precisely! lose our connection to the nature
because it helps us in so many ways like
calamity and foods.
I. Evaluating Learning

Bring out 1 whole sheet of paper and

make a reflection paper about the
poem that we discussed earlier.

Are you done class? If yes kindly pass it (The students are making the reflection
in front. paper.)

For your additional activity, provide a

list of vocabulary words from the poem
that we discussed, and create a (The students are passing their paper.)
flashcards and examples of the word
used in the context.

J. Additional Activities Yes, Ma’am!

 For your assignment, choose any poem
of William Wordsworth and analyze it.
You will pass it on our next meeting.

Goodbye, class! See you next meeting!

Yes, ma’am! Goodbye!

Submitted by: Submitted to:

Ayson, Kathleen Mr. Ryan M. Sumalde
Carag, Abegeil
Forto, Krissandra
Roques, Rica
Tan, China Rhose