FYJC Poem 2.3 There is Another Sky by Emily Dickinson Part II Brainstorming activities
- i would suggest her to put her cell-phone away while studying.
- Make her aware of the ill - effects of cell-phone.
- Would talk about the competition in the world.
- Explain her the importance of regular studies.
- Simplify broad concepts into pointers to remember them better.
- I shall try my best to be friendly with her and give her company.
- I shall gift her word puzzle and encourage her to play with me.
- I shall play with her in the garden.
A1 (ii) You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.
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Co-curricular activities play a major role in our lives. We should take part in it because:
- Outdoor games help to broaden our minds and keep us occupied.
- They help to develop team-building skills.
- They help us gain experience.
- They help us to hone our skills and showcase our talents.
- They help us to develop our all round personality.
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A2 (ii) The poet encourages her brother in the second part of the poem by telling him about the brighter side of life. Discuss with your partner and make a list of the expressions in the poem that mean encouragement.
Brighter garden
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Brighter garden
not a frost has been
unfading flowers
bright bee hum
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|
Nature |
Feelings |
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Faded
forests |
sad/gloomy |
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brighter
garden |
cheerful/lively |
|
unfading
flowers |
inspiring/happy |
A2 (iv)The poem expresses feelings of serenity. Pick out expressions from the above poem that express the same.
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“…another sunshine,”
“…a little forest, …leaf
is ever green.”
“…brighter garden,”
“…unfading flowers, …the
bright bee hum.”
A(v) Compare and contrast the two opposing human feelings as expressed by the poet.
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The poet has used expressions of gloominess and happiness in her poem. These contrasting expressions are used to highlight the fact that there are two sides to life. Each one of us has the choice to focus on what we desire. For instance, the poet describes a happy garden and also the silent fields. She tells her brother not to focus on the silent fields. We should think about the ideal nature of life and ignore the sorrow and sadness of this physical world.
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|
Describing
word |
Object |
Explanation |
|
1. faded |
forests |
The forests have become
faint or dim in appearance. |
|
2. silent |
fields |
The fields are lying
barren and empty. |
|
3. unfading |
flowers |
The flowers are vibrant
and colourful. |
|
4. bright |
bee |
The bee is lively and
busy humming while at its work. |
A4 ‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion, and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.
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Inversion
A5 .Imagine your friend is a table tennis champion who has won the semi-final in the inter-collegiate championship. Due to overconfidence, she neither practices nor does she take her opponent seriously. This may result in her losing the final. Suggest some ways to make her aware of the importance of hard work and regular practice.
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- Hard work and regular practice are very important to win. It always pays off in the end.
- Hard work teaches us not to give up until the end.
- The saying – 'Practice makes a man perfect' stands true. It hones your skills.
- Hard work helps us stay focused and disciplined.
- Regular practice teaches us determination.
A6 (i) Use the following points and write an appreciation of the poem:
- About the poem, poet and title
- Theme
- Poetic style, language, poetic devices used in the poem
- Special features
- Message/values/morals in the poem
- Your opinion about the poem
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Appreciation of the poem 'There Is
Another Sky‘
'There is Another Sky' is written by
Emily Dickinson, who is an American poet from the 19th century, who is famous
for her motivational and philosophical poetry. Her verses of simple and short
lines with a short rhyme scheme are unique to her era. This poem is a
Petrarchan sonnet, which means that it is a fourteen-line poem divided into two
parts, such that the first part of the poem is an octave (a stanza of eight
lines) and the second part is a sestet (a stanza of six lines).
This poem was written as a part of a
letter which had addressed to her younger brother. She tries to convince him to
return home as he may be going through dark times. She speaks of a right place;
which is just like paradise.
There is another sky, indicates a new
sky for the better way of life. It suggests another world in which one can lead
his/ her life peacefully. Poet has aptly used this title for the poem.
The theme is one of comparison of two places. One is gloomy, dim , colourless and lonely. The poet’s brother may be in a place like this.She describes a serene, evergreen little forest, under another sky with fresh flowers and humming of bees. It is untouched by frost and she tells him to come back here.
The poet has used short lines
and the language is simple. The poetic devices like Alliteration, Hyperbole,
Inversion, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia and Repetition to beautify the poem. It is
Petrarchan Sonnet. The (Octave) first stanza of the poem tells us about this
'other' place (not the physical world) as cold, gloomy, dim , faded forest and
silent fields and the (Sestet) second stanza is an invitation to the brother to
come to visit this place (their home which is serene like the 'other' place) as
little forest with brighter garden . The poem conveys a sense of happiness that
surrounds one's home and the special bond that siblings share. The poet has
used slant rhyme.
She
differentiates between two places ‘there’ and ‘here.’ This is the right place
where the speaker request her brother to come real life. Here life is like a little
forest where greenery is its soul. The poet request her brother to see the real greenery of life.
Heaven where it is always serene, green and frost has not touched , the flowers
which never fade.
Overall, the poem gives message of hope. It seems like a call to one's sibling to return home because they are despair and missed. It shows the concerned about the well – being of her brother. The comparisons are drawn with paradise highlight the peace and happiness that a home offers.
The poem is
very short and simple for the readers to understand. It shows the concerned
about the well – being of her brother. It
inspire readers not to give up in any circumstances .
A6 (ii) Write a summary of the
poem with the help of the points given below:
- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem/ type/nature/tone)
- Main body (central idea/gist of the poem)
- Conclusion/ opinions/views/appeal.
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There is Another Sky
'There is Another Sky' is written by Emily Dickinson.It is a Petrachan Sonnet consisting of fourteen lines. It is a part of a letter that Emily Dickinson had written to her younger brother, asking him to return home. It can be said that the poem is philosophical in nature. The tone of the poem is encouraging, inspirational, and pleading. It is a call for a loved one to return home – to happiness and peace. The poem begins with the line – 'There Is Another Sky' wherein the poet is referring to 'heaven', metaphorically referring to their home. She describes the beauty of it by telling us that the sunshine in this place that shines through the darkness, the forests remain green throughout the year and the 'garden' is a cheerful place with the bees humming amidst colourful flowers. The beauty of it all seems surreal and not related to the physical world that we live in. Thus, she tells her brother to ignore the faded forests and silent fields of the real world i.e. sadness and emptiness respectively and to rather come to visit her in this garden that is full of happiness and love. On a higher level, it is understood that through the lines of the poem, the poet is actually referring to their 'home'. Towards the end, she is pleading with her brother to return to this heaven-like place -home. The poem appeals to the readers as it pulls the emotional strings by evoking the feeling of longing for one's home.
A6 (iii ) Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
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Where I can fulfill my desire,
A place full of love and care.
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Orange sky above me, the Orange sky below me,
Orange sky all
around as far as I can see.
I have risen and without even having to try;
I have reached beyond my grasp
And I have touched the sky!
- Premjit Gatigante
A7 .Write a letter to your younger sibling making her aware of various manmade and natural disasters and encourage her to join all the programs, campaigns, drives, etc. in school or in your locality.
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Flat no. 103,
Subhash Society,
Andheri (East) ,
Mumbai – 400 059
18th March, 2021
Dearest Priya,
I hope you are in the
pink of health. I assume that you are aware of the various calamities that the
world is facing.
It is sad to know that we
humans are the root cause of the poor condition of our planet. It is all our
doing that is now costing us our dear ones. Now it is high time that we should do something about it.
I request you to do your
part as a responsible citizen of this country, more so as a responsible being
of this planet. Collect information about the campaigns, drives, and programs
that have been undertaken by your school or locality. Become a volunteer for
the ones that you are interested in and would like to work for. By doing so,
you will make me proud. Also, it will be a small step towards the betterment of
mankind.
I hope to see you next month after your final examinations, when you return home for the holidays. Until then Bye. Take care. Lots of love to you.
Your loving sister,
Premjit
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