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    This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching a poem called "Mystery of the talking fan" to 7th grade students. It includes learning objectives to identify expressions, devices, and themes in the poem. Students will critically think about and creatively illustrate the poem. Background is provided on the author, Maude Rubin. The lesson also includes text-book questions about the poem and a notebook activity for students to analyze the mystery and message of the talking fan.

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    This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching a poem called "Mystery of the talking fan" to 7th grade students. It includes learning objectives to identify expressions, devices, and themes in the poem. Students will critically think about and creatively illustrate the poem. Background is provided on the author, Maude Rubin. The lesson also includes text-book questions about the poem and a notebook activity for students to analyze the mystery and message of the talking fan.

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    Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1, Al Wathba

    Grade 7: Poem
    Mystery of the talking fan- Maude Rubin

    I. Learning Objective:

    • To identify the expressions and poetic devices used.


    • To appreciate the theme of the poem.
    • To frame personal comments based on the understanding.
    II. Competency: Critical thinking, Creative thinking
    III. Value: Happiness
    IV. Illustration: Design your own fan
    V. Bio sketch: Rubin was born in Colorado on June 30, 1891. She has published around 100 poems
    and is famous for her collections "Leaves of Laurel" and "Lyrics of Three Women".
    VI. Word Bank
    VII. Cross Curriculum
    VIII. My Identity: (Research and write about wind towers in UAE)
    IX. SDG
    X. AI Integration

    XI. Text-book Questions:


    1. Fans don’t talk, but it is possible to imagine that they do. What is it, then, that sounds like the
    fan’s chatter?
    Ans. The noise created by the fan’s motor due to lack of oiling was being compared to the fan’s
    chatter.
    2. Complete the following sentences

    1. The chatter is electrical because the fan functions on an electrical motor and the attention to my
    chatter. noise was being produced by its motor.

    2. It is mysterious because the poet was unable to comprehend what the fan was saying

    3. What do you think the talking fan was demanding?

    Ans. The talking fan seems to be demanding They need some oiling to some attention. It was
    demanding oiling. The moment it was oiled. It fell silent.
    4. How does an electric fan managed to throw so much air when it is switched on?

    Ans. An electrical fan comprises of three blades and a whirling motor. The moment it is switched on.
    the motor starts and begins to rotate, forcing the blades to move in a circular movement. This
    generates a lot of pressure, which forces the air downwards in all directions.

    XII. Notebook Work: Think and Answer


    1. Why was all the ‘mystery’ spoilt?
    2. Who do you think or understand what the talking fan wished to convey?

    Write Two Personal Comment on the poem

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