2. The Swing by R.L.Stevenson
Lesson Objective -
To comprehend the lines of the poem and answer contextual and inferential questions.

3. important words and their meaning.
Contextual questions- questions based on the text you are reading
Inferential questions – questions based on reasoning

4. PREDICT
LO: to make a mind map on what comes to your mind when you think of a swing

5. vocabulary
LO: to frame meaningful sentences, write rhyming words and the antonyms of the given words.
pleasant –
cattle –
countryside –

6. Write a rhyming word for each word.
swing-
cattle-
brown-
green-

7. Write the antonyms of the given words.
up -
over -
wide -

8. Consolidate LO: to answer contextual and inferential-based questions.
According to the speaker, what is the pleasantest thing to do?
What are the things that the speaker sees when he or she goes up in the swing?
Do you think the speaker is happy? Justify your answer.
Imagine you are on a swing. What would you see if you were flying high up in the sky?
When you are on a swing, do you readily give a chance to the children waiting for their turn? Why?

9. Post - test Answer these questions
1. Which are the three colours mentioned in the poem? What does each colour describe?
2. Write a synonym or another word for ‘pleasantest’.

10. Extend
LO: To write a short paragraph on the life and works of the poet.