Discovering Robert Frost
               with Ms. Hillary L. Laurent

    Objectives:
1. Students will use the internet and the various links provided to gain information about Robert Frost and answer any of the questions on the web lesson worksheet.

2. Students will use this lesson as a starting point for their own author presentations.

3. Students will participate in a class discussion following the web lesson.
 

    The past few weeks we have been spending much time studying poets and their poetry. For this web lesson on Robert Frost and two of his poems, we will be browsing the Internet to find links that provide us with some insight on Frost and his work. We will also discuss his poetry in a more formal way during class.

To begin, print out this sheet.

Browse the following sites to gain more information on Robert Frost:

http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/hllaurent2.htm
http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/hllaurent3.htm
http://tqd.advanced.org/3247/poets/frost.robert/
 
 

Robert Frost Worksheet

The Road Not Taken
1. Describe both of the roads that the author finds.

2. Which road does the speaker choose?

3. Which road would you choose? Why?

4. Does the speaker seem happy about his decision?

5. How do you view choices in your life? Are you excited about different opportunities or confused when another choice comes your way?

Stopping in the Woods on a Snowy Evening
1. Describe the speaker's attitude upon seeing the woods.

2. Why does the horse hesitate?

3. Comment on the setting. Why did the author use a winter scene?

4. What happens at the end of the poem?

5. Do you view the ending in a positive or negative light? Why?

Robert Lee Frost
1. After glancing at the web site about Robert Frost's life, note three interesting facts to share with the class. Why did you choose the facts that you did? Was there anything that surprised you?

        If you have any questions or comments about my web site or the lesson, feel  free to e-mail me at hllaurent@mail.viterbo.edu