Saturday, January 20, 2024

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth VIII, 2024

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I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud 

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

William Wordsworth (1770–1850) was a renowned English poet of the Romantic era. He, along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published "Lyrical Ballads" in 1798, a work that marked the beginning of the Romantic movement in English literature. Wordsworth is known for his celebration of nature, the ordinary, and the profound emotions of human experience in his poetry. Notable works include "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," which features the famous lines about daffodils.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

On the Grasshopper and Cricket by John Keats, Class 9-10, 2024

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John Keats (1795-1821) was an English poet and physician who is considered a major figure in the Romantic movementHis work is still widely read today, and he is considered one of the most important poets of his age.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

"Little Red" by Jessica McDonald

Little Red
 by 
Jessica McDonald 
Once there was a girl,
And her name was Little Red,
She set off to her grandma’s house,
For Gram was sick in bed,

She wandered through the forest,
With her basket full of bread,
She ran into the Big Bad Wolf,
‘Where Are you going?’ he said.
‘I’m headed to my grandma’s house,
Can’t stop to talk,’ said Red.
The sneaky wolf, he made a plan,
And then away he sped.

When Red got to her Grandma’s house,
She saw her there in bed,
‘Oh, what big eyes, and ears, and teeth,
You have upon your head!’

‘The better to eat you with my dear’
The hungry wolf just said.
‘Please don’t eat me,’ said Little Red,
‘Just eat my bread instead.’

Summary of the poem: 

Monday, June 12, 2023

Be the Best of Whatever You Are by Douglas Malloch

Be the Best of Whatever You Are

by Douglas Malloch

 

If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill

Be a scrub in the valley--but be

The best little scrub by the side of the rill;

Be a bush if you can’t be a tree.

 

If you can’t be a bush be a bit of the grass,

And some highway some happier make;

If you can’t be a muskie then just be a bass--

But the liveliest bass in the lake!

pine 

We can’t all be captains, we’ve got to be crew,

There’s something for all of us here.

There’s big work to do and there’s lesser to do,

And the task we must do is the near.

 


An American Poet

If you can’t be a highway then just be a trail,

If you can’t be the sun be a star;

It isn’t by size that you win or you fail--

Be the best of whatever you are!

 

Word meanings

Scrub (noun) - an area of land covered with) short trees and bushes, growing on dry ground of low quality

Valley (noun) - an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it; the land that a river flows through

Example: In the valley below cows were grazing peacefully.

Rill (noun) a shallow channel cut by water flowing over rock or soil

Muskie (noun) a type of fish

 Bass (noun) a type of fish found in rivers or the sea

 

Summary of the poem

Be the Best of Whatever You Are by Douglas Malloch motivates us to make the most of our circumstances, and be the best version of ourselves, regardless of our position or role in life. It emphasizes that it's not always about being in the most important position, but rather about doing our best and making a positive impact wherever we are.

The poem suggests that if we cannot be the most prominent tree on a hill, we should try to be the best small bush or scrub by a stream. If we cannot be a powerful muskie fish, we should aim to be the liveliest bass in the lake. It highlights that it's not about being the biggest or most powerful, but about being the best at what we do.

The poem also reminds us that not everyone can be a leader or a captain; there are roles for all of us. It encourages us to embrace the tasks at hand, whether they are big or small, and to give our best effort. It emphasizes that our value is not determined by our size or status but by how well we fulfill our potential and contribute positively to the world.

In summary, the poem is a reminder to be the best version of ourselves, to make the most of our abilities and circumstances, and to contribute positively in whatever role or position we find ourselves in.

Dear readers,

Please, never hesitate to comment because your comment inspires me much to write. Moreover, any correction regarding the writings will be largely appreciated and valued, and you can ask me any grammatical question regarding English. I promise I would try my best to assist you, all. Thank you very much.

 Prepared by

Md. Saiful Alam

BA Honours, BEd (1st Class) and MA in English

An MPO registered Assistant Teacher of English

Machkhola Secondary School, Satkhira

Email: suman64924@gamil.com


Sunday, June 11, 2023

If by Rudyard Kipling for class seven, New Curriculum, 2023, English

If

by Rudyard Kipling

 

 (1865 – 1936) an English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist

‘If you can make one heap of all your winnings

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings

And never breathe a word about your loss;

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone,

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

 

Word Meanings

Pitch and toss- a gambling game

Sinew – (noun) strong band of tissue in the body connecting a muscle to a bone

Except - not including

Hold on – to not give up

 

Summary of the poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling:

Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" is about the qualities and virtues that a person should possess to navigate through life successfully. It describes various situations and challenges, highlighting the importance of perseverance, humility, and inner strength.

 

The first stanza talks about the ability to gather wealth and take risks with it, without thinking much about the outcome. It emphasizes the importance of starting over and not dwelling on past losses.

 

The second stanza speaks to the idea of pushing oneself beyond physical and mental limits, continuing to strive even when faced with exhaustion or adversity. It encourages holding on and not giving up, relying on the willpower to endure.

 

Overall, the poem encourages readers to remain determined, resilient, and focused, regardless of the difficulties they encounter. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, facing challenges with courage, and never losing hope.

 

Dear readers,

Please, never hesitate to comment because your comment inspires me much to write. Moreover, any correction regarding the writings will be largely appreciated and valued, and you can ask me any grammatical question regarding English. I promise I would try my best to assist you, all. Thank you very much.

 Prepared by

Md. Saiful Alam

BA Honours, BEd (1st Class) and MA in English

An MPO registered Assistant Teacher of English

Machkhola Secondary School, Satkhira

Email: suman64924@gamil.com

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