In morning dew (poem)
Keki N Daruwalla
Success Criteria:
• I can infer the scarecrow’s perspective and emotions using textual
clues.
• I can interpret figurative language such as personification and
metaphor.
I. Key Words:
o spry
o snuffs
o bother
o dribble
o bolts
o threshing floor
II. Plenary: Read the extract and refer to context:
1. “To keep questions out and answers in
He bolts his upper storey’s door.”
a) Identify the title of the poem and the name of the poet.
Ans: - The title of the poem is "In Morning Dew" and the poet is
Keki N Daruwalla.
b) What does "bolts his upper storey's door" mean?
Ans: - It means the scarecrow tries to keep out confusing
thoughts and questions by shutting them out of his head.
c) Why does the scarecrow bolt his upper storey's door?
Ans: - The scarecrow bolts his upper storey's door because he wants
to stop thinking about confusing questions that bother him.
III. Homework: Answer the following questions
1. What does the scarecrow see?
Ans: - The scarecrow sees everything around him except his own
shadow.
2. What are the questions that bother him?
Ans: - The scarecrow does not know the order in which seasons
come and go and where they come from. These questions bother
him.
3. What does he know about the seasons?
Ans: - The scarecrow knows that winter is freezing, and that summer
is hot.
4. What does the scarecrow do to keep questions out and answers in?
Ans: - The scarecrow bolts his upper storey’s door, which means his
head.
IV.
V. Think and Answer:
1. Do you think it is good to be curious in life? Why or why not?
Ans: - Yes, it is good to be curious in life because curiosity drives
learning and growth. When we are curious, we ask questions and seek
answers, which expand our knowledge and understanding of the world
around us. Curiosity leads to innovation and creativity, as it encourages
us to explore new ideas and think outside the box. It helps us solve
problems by considering different perspectives and finding unique
solutions. Moreover, curiosity makes life more interesting and fulfilling,
as it fosters a sense of wonder and excitement about discovering new
things. Therefore, being curious is essential for personal development
and progress.
VI. Extended Writing: Cross-curricular link with science
Create a PowerPoint presentation explaining the four seasons and their
impact on agricultural crops.
