Understanding Instincts in Poetry

The video tutorial explores the concept of instinct through Rachel Field's poem 'Something Told the Wild Geese.' It guides students on how to determine an author's message by analyzing key details about how characters respond to challenges. The main character, the geese, face the challenge of approaching winter and respond by following their instinct to migrate. The lesson emphasizes the importance of listening to one's instincts for survival and personal growth. The tutorial outlines steps to identify the central message in a poem or story, focusing on character challenges and responses.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• To learn about different types of poems

• To understand the concept of instinct

• To determine an author's message through character challenges

• To analyze the structure of a poem

What is a central message in a story or poem?

• A detailed description of the setting

• A lesson or big idea the author wants to convey

• A list of characters involved

• A summary of the plot

Who is the main character in the poem 'Something Told the Wild Geese'?

• The narrator

• The winter

• The geese

• The author

What challenge do the geese face in the poem?

• The approach of winter

• Finding food

• Avoiding predators

• Building nests

How do the geese respond to the challenge of winter?

• They stay and face the cold

• They migrate to a warmer place

• They build shelters

• They gather more food

What does the instinct within the geese tell them?

• To fly away as winter approaches

• To prepare for hibernation

• To find a mate

• To gather food for the winter

Why is it important for the geese to follow their instinct?

• To learn new skills

• To find new friends

• To explore new territories

• To survive the winter

What lesson does Rachel Field want readers to learn from the geese?

• To avoid challenges

• To rely on others for guidance

• To follow one's instincts

• To always seek adventure

What might happen if the geese did not follow their instinct?

• They would find more food

• They might not survive the winter

• They would learn new skills

• They would make new friends

What steps were followed to discover the message in the poem?

• Identifying the plot, listing events, and drawing conclusions

• Reading the poem, identifying the author, and summarizing

• Re-reading the poem, noting challenges, and analyzing responses

• Listing characters, describing settings, and finding themes