Environmental Poetry: A Prayer for Healing
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'We join with the earth and with each other' means that …

  • We should hold each other’s hands.
  • We live on the earth.
  • We agree to work together. (correct)
  • We are related to each other. (correct)

What do the words/phrases 'to bring to new life', 'to restore', 'to refresh', and 'to renew' suggest?

These words suggest a process of healing and rejuvenation for the earth.

What 'creatures' are being referred to in this unit?

  • Ghosts and spirits
  • All types of animals, birds and insects (correct)
  • Human beings who are dependent upon others

Why have the words 'celebrate' and 'rejoice' been used in the context of the sea, sunlight, and stars?

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'To remember our children' means that……………

<p>We should leave behind for our children a better world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two things does the poet want us to promote?

<p>The poet wants us to promote justice and peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Almost 24 trees are cut down to produce 1 ton of _________.

<p>newspaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is celebrated on Earth Day?

<p>To make people appreciate the earth’s natural environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does World Water Day emphasize?

<p>It emphasizes the importance of utilizing and managing water resources sustainably.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Earth Hour' ask households and businesses to do?

<p>Turn off non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a refrain in a poem?

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People all over the world need to work for the ______________ of natural resources.

<p>conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has issued the advertisement discussed?

<p>Department of Environment &amp; Forests, Government of NCT of Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the advertisement ask the people to do?

<p>Save power for one hour on a specific date and at a specific time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the poem 'A Prayer for Healing'?

<p>The poem appeals to everyone to work together to restore the earth to its healthy state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you think of another title for the poem 'A Prayer for Healing'?

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How would you feel if you were a bird living in a nest and suddenly found that the tree has been cut?

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Which aspect of your natural environment appeals to you the most?

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Do you think the earth needs healing? Why or why not?

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Which stanzas of the poem do you like the most? Why?

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How can you contribute towards healing the earth?

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What are two suggestions for taking care of the environment?

<p>Spreading awareness about environmental issues (B), Joining an NGO/organisation working in the field of environmental protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one major consequence of not taking action against environmental issues.

<p>Pollution of air, water, and land leading to health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Environmental Protection

Taking care of the environment to maintain its health and resources for future generations.

Earth Hour

A global event where people turn off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about energy conservation and environmental issues.

Formal Letter to the Editor

A letter expressing opinions and views on important issues to a newspaper editor to create awareness and influence public opinion.

Environmental Issues

Problems related to the environment like pollution, resource depletion, and deforestation.

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Resource Conservation

Using natural resources in a way that saves them for future use.

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Deforestation

Cutting down trees and forests.

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Pollution

Contamination of the environment.

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Conservation

Protecting and preserving natural resources.

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Biodegradable

Materials that break down naturally in the environment.

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Non-biodegradable

Materials that do not break down naturally in the environment.

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Global Efforts

Actions and collaborations taken across the globe to address environmental issues and problems.

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Harmful Substances

Materials that cause damage to the environment, air, water, and land.

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Environmental Awareness

Understanding and appreciating the importance of environmental protection.

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Limited Resources

Environmental resources that exist in insufficient quantity to meet all needs.

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Future Generations

People who will live after us.

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Harmony with Nature

Living in balance with the environment and its resources.

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A Prayer for Healing

A poem that appeals to people to heal the Earth by working together to protect the environment and address human issues.

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Environmental Issues

Problems related to the Earth's environment, such as pollution, deforestation, and resource depletion.

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Reforestation

Planting trees to restore or expand forests.

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Pollution

Release of harmful substances into the environment, damaging air, water, and land.

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Deforestation

Cutting down trees uncontrollably, leading to environmental damage.

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Conservation

Protecting and preserving natural resources for future generations.

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Biodegradable Material

Materials that break down naturally in the environment, e.g., paper, leaves.

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Non-Biodegradable Material

Materials that don't break down naturally in the environment, e.g., plastic, metal.

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Reframe (In Poetry)

A repeated line or phrase in a poem, often conveying the central theme.

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Earth Day

An annual event to raise awareness about environmental protection.

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Community Involvement

Working collectively to address environmental issues.

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Recreate Human Community

Creating a better human society by promoting justice and peace, caring for each other.

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Important environmental organizations

Groups that work to protect the environment.

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Renewal of all life

Restoring and improving the health of the Earth, including the human community

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Study Notes

A Prayer for Healing

  • The poem "A Prayer for Healing" is an appeal for global cooperation to heal the Earth.
  • People across cultures and religions have prayed to nature for a long time, recognizing its importance.
  • Earth is humanity's only home.
  • The poem encourages collective action to protect the Earth and its resources.

Objectives

  • Recognize the importance of Planet Earth and environmental issues.
  • Promote environmental awareness through letters, slogans, discussions.
  • Understand and appreciate poetry.
  • Identify the central idea in a poem.
  • Analyze word choice in a poem.
  • Identify refrains in poems/songs.
  • Write letters to newspapers.
  • Improve vocabulary.

Let Us Read the Text

  • Humans depend on air, water, and food.
  • The poem emphasizes caring for the Earth—land, water, air, forests, plants, and animals.
  • Protecting nature preserves habitats for all species (animals, plants, and insects).
  • Extinction threatens many species of plants and animals.

Intext Questions 19.1

  • The phrase "we join with the earth and each other" means understanding our interconnectedness.
  • Words like "restore," "refresh," "renew," suggest revitalization, improving and recovering.
  • The poem's creatures refer to all animals, birds and insects.

Let Us Listen 19.1

  • Environmental slogans raise awareness about environmental issues.
  • Earth needs care, protection, and conservation.
  • Environmental protection must be a global effort.

Let Us Do 19.1

  • Use recycled materials, e.g., cloth bags.
  • Write environmental slogans and share their significance with others.

Do You Know?

  • Making 1 ton of newspaper requires 24 trees.
  • Recycling 1 ton of paper saves significant resources (water, trees and energy).

Let Us Do 19.2

  • Learn about environmental protection.
  • Find a poem or song relating to the environment and share it.

19.2.2 Part 2

  • The focus turns to human society and the need for mutual support to improve the world.
  • The poem promotes the idea of leaving a better planet for future generations.

19.3 Appreciation: Refrain

  • A refrain is a line or phrase repeated in a poem to highlight a theme or idea.
  • The refrain in the poem, "We shall overcome," and similar phrases, convey perseverance for a better future.

Let Us Do 19.3

  • Several international and national organizations work to protect the environment.
  • Example organizations: IPCC, UNEP, Friends of the Earth, etc.

Let Us Learn New Words 19.1

  • Explain terms like pollution, deforestation, conservation, biodegradable/non-biodegradable materials.

What You Have Learnt

  • Environmental protection needs a collective effort from everyone.

Terminal Questions

  • The poem's main idea is about repairing and protecting the Earth.
  • Possible alternative titles include "Harmony with Earth," "A Call to Action."
  • Illustrating a scenario where a bird losing its home can emphasize the importance of preserving habitats.
  • Suggesting examples of favored natural elements and how to take care of them.
  • Encouraging a collective effort towards Earth's healing and the need for a sustainable environment.
  • Identifying stanzas favored by the reader (explain why)
  • Suggesting ways you can help Earth heal.

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Explore the themes of 'A Prayer for Healing', a poem that calls for global cooperation to protect our planet. This quiz encourages understanding of the importance of environmental issues through poetry, while promoting awareness and appreciation for nature. Engage with collective action and analyze the central ideas presented in the poem.

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