‘Wandering Singers’ (poem)

Learning Objectives:
- To frame sentences using keywords.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the poem.
- To relate the poem with real life situations.
A.Key-words
1. fate
2. kindred
3. bid to tarry
4. lutes
5. lustre is shed
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B.Frame Sentences for any 3 keywords.
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C. Make a mind-map of the rhyming words in the poem.

D. Differentiated Tasks: (Choose ONE task and answer it.)

TASK1- Explain in simple terms what the poet means by "The voice of the wind is
the voice of our fate." How does the wind play a role in determining the path of the
wandering singers?
TASK 2- Identify and explain the key emotions expressed in the poem. How does
the poet convey both happiness and sorrow in the description of cities, battles, and
various things?
TASK3- Explore the theme of universal kinship mentioned in the poem. How does
the idea that "All men are our kindred" contribute to the overall message? Provide
examples from the text.
E. Answer in brief-

1. Who calls out to the wandering singers? What do they do?

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2. What do the forests and streets echo with?

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3.What are the questions in the mind of the wandering singers?

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F. Answer in detail:
Write about the themes of the wandering singers’ songs.
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G. RLA: Do you like the life of the singers mentioned in the poem? Why or why
not?
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H. HOTS:
Why have the old stories been forgotten? How can we preserve and revitalize
cultural narratives/songs for future generations?
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I. AQAD
In the context of the poem, what motivates the wandering singers to continue their
journey?
a) financial gain
b) personal fame
c) passion for music and storytelling
d) escaping responsibilities
Self -Assessment
I can frame sentences using keywords. Yes No
I can demonstrate my understanding of the poem by Yes No
explaining its key ideas.
I can relate the poem with my real life. Yes No