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Robert Frost

Robert Frost. “The Road Not Taken”. Background Information. First of all, we have already read a poem by him this year—several times… Go to our class website and find the link for today, titled, “Robert Frost Background” (open in Notability ).

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Robert Frost

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  1. Robert Frost “The Road Not Taken”

  2. Background Information • First of all, we have already read a poem by him this year—several times… • Go to our class website and find the link for today, titled, “Robert Frost Background” (open in Notability). • Read the article, annotating as you read. Look for answers to the following questions. • When and where did Robert Frost live? • What were some careers he had to support his family? • What do you think might have been one of the best awards or honors Robert Frost received in his lifetime? Why do you think that? • How do you know that Robert Frost was dedicated to writing poetry?

  3. Read the poem 3 times • Open the link to “The Road Not Taken” in Notability. • Read the poem and annotate has you read. • Highlight unknown words – write down a “guess” at the meaning if you can figure it out by context clues. • Label any figurative language devicesthat you notice. • STAR phrases or words that you agree with.

  4. Vocabulary

  5. Time for some analysis Literal Comprehension: • Where is the speaker? • What season is it? How do you know? • What choice does the speaker have to make? • What are the differences between the two choices? • What choice did the speaker make?

  6. Extended Metaphor • So . . . Frost isn’t really just writing about a path here. There is a deeper meaning. • He is saying that “A forked path in the woods is like . . .” (but he doesn’t use the word LIKE, so it is a metaphor). • What metaphor is he intending to make? • A forked path is like the choices in life. • A forked path is like choosing between good and evil. • A forked path is like two paths in a woods. • A forked path is like two people you have to decide between.

  7. Theme • Which of the following is the best theme for this poem? • A person can always go back and “fix” incorrect choices. • Choices are not really important because all paths in life lead to the same place. • A well-worn path, or doing what others do, is usually good because it leads to safe places. • Making hard choices that are not popular can often lead to great results. • Which lines from the poem best reveal the theme?

  8. Making a connection • How is the theme of this poem LIKE “A Mason-Dixon Memory?” • How is the theme of this poem DIFFERENT than “A Mason-Dixon Memory?”

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