Student Group Activity

Abby Baker
Chris Furry
TEL 311
February 22, 2016
Finding Meaning: ELA/ Grade 11-12
Description of the Activity
Students have already read, annotated, and analyzed Robert Frosts The Road Not Taken and
had discussions with peers about the structure and meaning of the poem. In pairs, students will
answer questions using the round-table method of working together to come up with one
answer in a Google Form, and then being randomly selected to share their answers with the class.
The students must think critically about structure, meaning, and aesthetics in regard to not only
the chosen poem, but to poetry in general.
Objective
The student will analyze how an authors choices contribute to structure, meaning, and
aesthetics by explicating Robert Frosts The Road Not Taken.
Common Core Standard
(ELA1112.RL.5)
Analyze how an authors choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the
choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution)
contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.
(ISTE-S3c)
3. Research and information fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the
appropriateness to specific tasks
Group Assignment
With the teachers direction and observation, students will count off into pairs, ones will pair
with another one, twos with twos. Students will be given thirty seconds to get into their assigned
pairs, ensure that each pair has one laptop with internet access. Then the auditory signal of
Listen up, 5-4-3-2-1. will draw the students attention back to the teacher, instructions will be
given, and the teacher will check for understanding.
Finding Meaning
The teacher will ask students to access the pre-made Google Form that has five questions on it;
students will be given six and a half minutes to complete the questions using the round-table
method, where the pair will discuss the question and record only one answer. After this, the
auditory signal of Listen up, 5-4-3-2-1. will be given. The teacher will then randomly call on
pairs to share their answers for the questions. After all questions have been discussed, each pair

will submit their Google Form to the teacher - which the teacher will use for assessment - and
return to their original seats.
Questions:

What is the rhythm and meter of the poem?

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
Give an example of metaphor in the poem.
Give an example of imagery in the poem.
Give an example of symbolism in the poem.

Check For Understanding

The teacher will ask questions by randomly calling on students using popsicle sticks, clarifying
any misunderstandings, and checking for understanding by using the following questions:
How are you going to be getting into pairs?
How many laptops should each pair be using?
How long do you and your partner have to answer all five questions?
How many answers should each question have?
When do you submit your Google Form?
Can someone please summarize the expectations for this activity?
Materials Needed
Copy of Robert Frosts The Road Not Taken
Classroom notes on structure, meaning, and aesthetics in poetry
Laptop with internet access