Students can illustrate their favorite line from the poem (e.g., trees in silver) or practice reading with a partner to improve intonation. 8. Reflection & Homework (3-5 mins)
Why does the author call December a "magical" time?.
Discuss the transition to winter. What changes do we see in nature?
Find examples of personification (e.g., the frost "paved" the river; the river "stopped crying" and "started breathing"). Selective Reading: Read the lines that describe: The appearance of the trees. The transformation of the river. The arrival of New Year/Christmas trees. 6. Physical Minute (2 mins)
Exploring Winter Imagery in S. Ya. Marshak's "December". Objective: To introduce students to the poem, develop expressive reading skills, and identify literary devices like personification. 1. Organizational Moment (1-2 mins)
Today we will look at how the poet Samuil Marshak describes the first month of winter. 3. Primary Perception (5-7 mins)