Introduction
poetry literature:( analysis) "Lament for a dead cow"
Gooday grade 10 English class, please watch the introductory video below.
Task
By the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to:
1. Analyze a poem.
2. Understand the content/ background and setting of the poem.
3. Identify different kinds of elements of poetry used in the poem “Lament for a dead cow”.
for better understanding of the elements of poetry, view the video on the link below:
click the following link to view the poem "Lament for a dead cow"
click on the following link for the analysis of the poem "Lament for a dead cow"
after watching the above videos please make sure that you complete the following task based on the poem "Lament for a dead cow"
Assignment 12 September 2022
contextual questions
QUESTION 1
read the poem below and answer the set of questions correctly
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Lament for a Dead Cow – Francis Carey Slater Chant by Xhosa family on the death of Wetu, their only cow Siyalila, siyalila, inkomo yetu ifile! Beautiful was Wetu as a blue shadow, That nests on the grey rocks About a sunbaked hilltop: Her coat was black and shiny 5 Like an Isipingo-berry; Her horns were as sharp as the horns of the new moon That tosses aloft the evening star. Her round eyes were as clear and soft As a mountain-pool, 10 Where shadows dive from the high rocks. No more will Wetu banish teasing flies With her whistling tail. No more will she face yapping curs With lowered horns and bewildered eyes; 15 No more will her slow shadow Comfort the sunburnt veld, and her sweet lowing Delight the hills in the evening. The fountain that filled our calabashes Has been drained by a thirsty sun; 20 The black cloud that brought us white rain Has vanished – the sky is empty. Our kraal is desolate. Our calabashes are dry: And we weep. 25 |
1. Refer to line 13 "(with her whistling tail")
What does Wetu do with her whistling tail? (1)
2. In your own words, describe THREE physical features of Wetu the cow (3)
3. Explain why Wetu died. (3)
4. Choose one word that emphasizes the heat the heart experienced at that time (1)
5. Refer to line 16 - 18 ("No more will...in the evening")
in your own words, state TWO ways in which Wetu contributed to her environment. (2)
6. Refer to line 20 ("has been drained by a thirsty sun")
6.1 Identify the figure of of speech used in this line. (1)
6.2 Explain why this figure of speech is effective. (2)
7. Refer to line 21 - 22 (" the black cloud...sky is empty")
Explain the meaning of those two lines (3)
8.Give two reasons why the family loved Wetu. (2)
Question 2
2. Write a response to the poem "Lament for a dead cow" ensuring you cover the following bullets.
- Theme (4)
- Tone (4)
- Language (4)
TOTAL: 30
Process
- Go straight to the introduction section. Read the introduction, locate and access the introductory video about our today's lecture.
- Move to the second section "TASK". you will access the links to elements of poetry , poem (Lament for a dead cow), and poetry analysis.
- After viewing the videos, complete the given assignment based on the poem "Lament for a dead cow" which is out of 25 marks.
- Locate the given assignment memorandum in the "evaluation section".
- move to the "conclusion section"
- reflect on the lesson
Evaluation
MEMORANDUM: ASSIGNMENT 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
GRADE 10 LITERATURE: POETRY
1.She will no longer banish teasing flies
2.Wetu was black in colour
Wetu was a female cow
Her eyes were round like a mountain pool
3.Wetu died because of severe drought in the locality that she was grazing on
4.Sunbaked
5.Her shadow brought some coolness to the patch of the land she was grazing on and the sound of her lowing delighted the hills.
6.1. Personification
6.2. This figure of speech tells us how severe the drought was and how very hot the sun was during the drought.
7. The metaphor compares Wetu to the cloud. likes black cloud that usually brought rain and Wetu usually brought milk
8. Wetu was like a family member to the family, and she was their only cow that brought them milk
TOTAL: 17 MARKS
QUESTION 2
possible answers
- Theme – A lament is a sad song about the death of a loved one. This poem is about the death of a cow. The fact that it is described as a lament signifies the fact that the cow was very dear to the family. In African culture wealth is often determined by the livestock.
- Tone – the tone of the poem conveys a deep sense of regret and sadness/grief that the cow (Wetu) is dead. This portrait indicates the speaker’s great admiration / love / deep respect for the cow
- Language – the poetic language used in “Lament for a dead cow” is interesting elevated, the poet managed to use metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia and personification In order to develop and convey a strong of the cow to the reader.
rubric for the poem response (12 MARKS)
| FEATRURES |
4 excellent |
3 Good |
2 Fair |
1 Poor |
| THEME | very informative and organized theme | somewhat informative and organized theme | gives some new information but poorly organized theme | gives no information and poor theme |
| TONE | provides a very excellent tone of the poem | gives a good tone of the poem | fair tone of the poem | poor tone |
| LANGUAGE | piece was written in an extraordinary style | piece was written in an interesting style and voice | piece had little style or voice | piece had no style or voice |
Total:30 marks
Conclusion
- Elaborate more on the following points
- was the information given in this lesson accurate and useful?
- did you enjoy today's lesson?
- was it challenging or easy using the Webquest as our learning platform for the first time?
- is Webquest a good platform for lessons?
Credits
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vSYNa2UNH4&t=43s
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0xmHK7Y6ZU
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_yOFDarBM&t=801s
4. Textbook: Voice of the land Study guide mind the gap Grade 10.
Teacher Page
Miss MZ Sambo
Qualification (3rd year) : B.Ed in SPFET (English & Life Sciences)
Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
email address: 220001758@mycput.ac.za
Contact number: 0636654096