*Think Like a Tree* POETICAL EXPRESSIONS

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education
• Age 11

Trees are sanctuaries.

“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”

by Karen Shragg

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THINK LIKE A TREE

 This is a beautiful poem by Karen Shragg where she inspires us to "think like a tree."

A tree stands tall no matter what happens. It provides shelter to all. Not only this, the tree is deeply rooted while it's branches reach high.

Similarly, the poet tells us to be down to earth and reach high to achieve our goals.

No matter what the season maybe, winter, summer, autumn or spring; the tree stands tall.

Similarly, whatever circumstances may present themselves in our lives, we too must stand tall; and be prepared for every season. Here, winter depicts the troubled times in our lives. Spring, here, can be compared to an end to troubles and new beginnings. Basically, the poet is telling us to smile and face every situation in live with a smile on our face.

The poet also urges us to settle down and get to know ourselves better for therein lies our true strength.

Let's Think Like a Tree- Let's be selfless and compassionate...

Warm Up Activity

DRAG and DROP

Drag the lines of the poem in the boxes with blue outline and drop them to match their meanings in the boxes with red outline.

when troubles come, don't lose your faith in yourself

be well prepared for ups and downs in life

be kind to people you do not know

learn to appreciate the goodness in yourself

stand tall after a storm

be prepared for each season

provide shelter for strangers

be still ... hear your own leaves rustling

The phrase "affirm life's magic" implies that you :

1. appreciate the fact that life can be full of surprises
2. do not be defeated by failures
3. be well prepared for life
4. be honest and sincere

The poet asks us to absorb the qualities of a tree to lead a good life. What does the phrase "stay deeply rooted while reaching for the sky" convey?

1. be kind to people you do not know
2. be disciplined and work with honesty
3. try to go up in life without forgetting who you are
4. be prepared for ups and down in life

FRAME SENTENCES
USING SMILIES & METAPHORS

FIGURES OF SPEECH

A figure of speech is a deviation from the ordinary use of words in order to increase their effectiveness. Basically, it is a figurative language that may consist of a single word or phrase. It may be a simile, a metaphor or personification to convey the meaning other than the literal meaning.

Two qualities that I have learned
from 'Trees' today...

Why do people fail in thinking and being like a tree? (Word limit: 20-25 words)

"Emerge renewed at the first signs of spring."
How does the above mention line relates with our lives?

Poetic Devices

Identify the poetic device used in the phrase 'stand tall...'.

1. Personification
2. Metaphor
3. Alliteration
4. Simile

Identify the poetic device used in the line: 'Be graceful in the wind'.

1. Alliteration
2. Simile
3. Imagery
4. Irony

Identify the poetic device used in the phrase 'signs of spring'.

1. Imagery
2. Alliteration
3. Personification
4. Simile

List at least at least five takeaways from the poem "Think like a tree".

TOGETHER WE CAN,

TOGETHER WE WILL!

Success Criteria:

1. can share my views about trees as living creatures.
2. can identify the theme of the poem & the poetic devices in the poem and can answer the questions pertaining to it,
3. can identify the components and writing style of a descriptive poem.
4. need some help regarding all the activities we have done during the class today.

Attempt the MS-Quiz assigned on MS-Teams.

Vartika Seth