IGCSE

Literature in
English
0475
February 20 2024
SUNDAY
Materials needed:
Notebook
Copy of the poem
Blue pen
Dictionary
Reminders:
1. Prepare materials ahead of time.
2. Listen attentively.
3. Participate actively.
4. During class, you must speak ONLY in
English.
 V D C G L I E S W
H E G S P M K H E
Directions: E W T N E A X L Y
M B L O O D B O T
Find at least ten L G V W K O V V F
hidden words in the O R E X D E J E D
puzzle. Words can be C D S L I J F L P
written vertically, K N I A Y M K Y S
A W L J K P L R F
horizontally, V Q D C M J Y Q D
and diagonally. X A U I U K D Y C
I B J K S L O W T
3 mins. O K E W F Y P R S
 Lesson
Buck in the Snow
By: Edna St. Vincent
Millay
Objectives
identify the connection of author’s
background to the poem

to point out the first impressions about

the poem read
Activity 1 Exploring the author's
background

What do you think

is her nationality?
What do you think
is the genre of
her work? Why?
 Who is Edna St. Edna St Vincent
•Born in Rockland, Maine in 1892
Vincent Millay ? •Taught artistic appreciation by her mom
•Published first major poem at 19
•Created a variety of poems, plays, and a
What do you think libretto
is the connection •College by scholarships and moved to
Greenwich
of her background •Popular, read on radio during WW1
to the poem? •Strong ideas on feminism and the
modern woman
 Activity 2: Listening and silent
Reading!
The students listen to the reading of
the poem and at the same time will
read the poem silently while
highlighting the unfamiliar words.
They will search for the denotative
5 mins. meaning of the word.
Vocabulary
 Activity 3: Spoken Summary
(Think Pair- Share)

Give a brief summary of the poem based from understanding.

Directions: The students will make a summary of the poems using the guide
questions.

1. How did the author express his/ her feelings in the poem?
2. What are the words diction he/ she used to express his/
her feeling.
3. What are the themes on of the poem.

10 mins.
Assessment:
Directions: Read and answer the following question. Discuss your answers with
at least 60
words.
1. What can you say about the poem?
2. Why do you think humans fear death? Discuss your answer and give
example.
3. Given the opportunity to live forever with guaranteed good health, would
you accept it? Explain your reasoning, considering both the potential
benefits and drawbacks of such life.

10 mins.
 Closure

3-2-1

Three things you found interesting

Two things you won’t forget
One question you have