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Lesson 24: The Swing

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Performer: Librivox - Arctura

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Study the vocabulary words.
• Read about the poet.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Discuss the review questions.

Synopsis

The poem describes the feelings and sights experienced when swinging through the air.

Vocabulary

Pleasantest (Pleasant): Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
Countryside: The land and scenery of a rural (non-city) area.

Concepts

1. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland. See his picture below.

2. Zoom in and find Stevenson's birth country (UK) on the map of Europe below.

3. Although his family was in the business of engineering lighthouses, Stevenson wanted to write from an early age.
4. Stevenson spent much of his life traveling around the world.
5. In addition to poetry, Stevenson wrote famous books such as 'Treasure Island', 'Kidnapped', and 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.
6. Stevenson died in 1894 at the age of 44 in the Samoan Islands.
7. Zoom in and find the Samoan Islands (Samoa) on the map of Oceania in the South Pacific below.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Title, the Poet's Name, and the Poem

• Each day this week, recite aloud the title of the poem, the name of the poet, and the poem.

Activity 2: Study the Poem Picture

• Study the poem picture, and describe how it relates to the poem.

Activity 3: Narrate the Poem

After reading or listening to the poem, narrate the poem events aloud using your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 26 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Second Grade.'

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

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Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Swing.'

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Question 2

What is the name of the poet who wrote 'The Swing?'

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Answer 2

The name of the poet is Robert Louis Stevenson.

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Question 3

What happens in the poem?

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Answer 3

The poem describes the feelings and sights experienced when swinging through the air.

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Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

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Answer 4

The only character is the narrator.

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Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

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Answer 5

The poem reminds us to enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as enjoying fresh air and the sights of the countryside.

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Swing.'
2. What is the name of the poet who wrote 'The Swing?' The name of the poet is Robert Louis Stevenson.
3. What happens in the poem? The poem describes the feelings and sights experienced when swinging through the air.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The only character is the narrator.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? The poem reminds us to enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as enjoying fresh air and the sights of the countryside.

References

'Robert Louis Stevenson.' Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org. n.p.