A video for transacting the poem STAMMER selected by JAYASREE.P.P

Jayasree P P has suggested this video as a material for transacting the poem   STAMMER .I have viewed the video and found it extremely  beautiful and useful.Friends,pls comment.

A Review of Pathemari-A MALAYALAM FILM

My rating- 3.5 / 5. Almost a documentary film; not an entertainer,lasts almost 120 minutes.You leave the theatre with a heavy heart.Life of Narayanettan played by Mammootty is revealing.His readiness to help others without expecting a reward reminded me of the character ,Hassan in the ship Ranaganji ,a story in plus one English reader. The story uses flashback technique to tell us more about the the trajic death of a man who spent more than 50 years in Gulf ,achieving not much.  As James Shirley says in "Death the leveller' ,the good deeds of the just smell sweet and blossom in the dust.It is also shocking to see the apathy of young generation.The mindset of the so called 'new gen' is deeply analysed in this film.

The young generation is represented by Satheesan and Ramesan,the sons of Narayanettan .Android phones,luxuries,profit oriented outlook and no  respect for elders.These young men lacked the presence of a mentor.I am reminded of some of my students who play the role of bad boys in the campus now.Some of them come from the families of gulf employees.Perhaps the love, care and presence of a loving father would have made a  difference.How can a teacher play a meaningful role in correcting these students ? This was one question I was pondering about while driving back home after having watched the film.  .Siddique plays a memorable character, Velayudhan who renders a philosophical ingredient to the story.What every one needs is the money of a gulf employee.Not him .No one cares about his mind and soul-even his wife.It is not simply about the life of a Pravasi.It is about living in exile even in our country.It is about the lack of understanding and empathy in our households.The character Moideen played by Sreenivasan somehow lacked life. .The sound recording rendered by Resool Pookkutty is excellent but the songs by Bijipal which are just commonplace take us back to the recently flopped malayalam film Loham which also opened with a traijc score KANAKA MAILANCHI...

There were about 10 people watching the film in the theatre today ,out of which two young men had lost their interest and were seen browsing their phones eagerly as they desperately tried to finish it off. Patience is one quality the new generation miss today.

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THE WAY I DISCUSSED THE POEM -STAMMER

TEACHERS MANUAL(DRAFT)
INTRODUCTION(15 minutes)
BB :-
THREE WHEELED REVOLUTION- Irfan changing the lives of ricksha pullers in India

DIDI-Shaheen changing the lives of  the children in the slums of India

STAMMER-  ?
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DISCUSS-
What is the tool used for change ? education

What is education ? - drawing out the best in an individual

What are the best things in an individual to be drawn out ? What is good or bad ? How can we decide that something is good and something is bad ?


Is a rose plant bad as it has thorns ?
Is a thorn plant good  as it has roses ?

What we speak  depends on what we think.

Our opinions are formed on  our perspectives / view points /outlooks.
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BB : Perspectives can be different.
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eg- the story of an eagle and butterfly flying over a garden - the eagle always looks for the dead -the butterfly looks for the flowers

Our perspectives are defined by our attitudes.

What is your opinion about stammer- the difficulty we feel while  speaking ? Is it a difficulty at all ? is it a drawback ? Is it a handicap ?

Now there is a poem STAMMER in your text.what does the poem tell us ?
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BB  /slide
(a)stammer is a handicap.
(b)stammer is a kind of language.It is not a handicap.
(c)we may have different perspectives on life.

(d)stammer is like poetry

(e)none of the above

The students are asked to select a few ideas from the list or present new ideas other than what is given.
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development of the lesson(30 minutes)

individual presentation by some students
expected answers
b)stammer is a kind of language.It is not a handicap.
(c)we may have different perspectives on life.

(d)stammer is like poetry
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discuss :
1.which lines tell you that "stammer is a kind of language.It is not a handicap." ?

The first two line are quoted by the students.

2.                                                                (c)we may have different perspectives on life.
..................................................( may not get a good answer .)
3.                                                (d)stammer is like poetry  ( may not get a good answer .)

discussion
Well ,let us go deep into the poem and try to understand the lines in our perspectives !

Before that could you tell me  what is the most striking / innovative  idea enlisted by you.
stammer is like poetry

How can stammer be like poetry ? what is poetry ? Why does the poet write ?Could you present  a few lines of poetry ( group work ) ?

ACTIVITY

(tree diagram with names of poets;rendering of a few lines of poetry....)

what is poetry ? why does the poet write ?

Poetry is self expression.(discuss the concept - self ? qns like who are you in fact ? may be used )

Poets write to express their ideas /feelings / emotions/....

Can they express the emotions / ideas effectively..
Can words describe everything we feel ?

Is there a possibilty of ambiguity ?

A few lines of poetry( perhaps from mother tongue ) is presented to bring out the ambiguity /the possiblity of different meanings.

"god has given us no tools to reveal ouresleves"(തന്നതില്ല പരനുള്ളു  കാട്ടുവാനൊന്നുമേ ഉപായാമീശ്വരൻ ) 
ഇന്നു ഭാഷയപൂർ ണം വന്നു പോം പിഴയും അർത്ഥ ശങ്കയാൽ 


if poetry is rather ambiguous,can it be compared to stammering ?

let us have a second reading of the poem
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TEACHER READING-UNFAMILIAR WORDS EXPLAINED-concepts /figures of speech  brought in with the help of the comprehension questions in the text.-
note:
The line "just as it is with us now" is analysed- 'it 'for stammer;'us' for the poet and the society-the details about the poet -and the  issues in the society at the time of writing(2002) must be analysed
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slides / bb
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The  important ideas-

1.Stammer is a kind of language.It is not a handicap.(Stammer is presented as something favourable -the use of irony is to be noted )

2.Stammer is the link-silence മൌനം ,- between word and meaning.This silence is not negative.It is meditative.( an attempt to glorify stammer and silence )comparisons-(1)stammer -lameness
(2) stammer- poetry

3.There is a touch of humour or irony in the comment that even the linguists stammer.Stammer is something that great people do !We don't know much about the history or origin of stammering.It is also not clear whether it is a dialect or language.

4. When we stammer we try sincerely and hardly to get close to the meaning.it is a respectful act like a sacrifice to God.(the metaphoric use of sacrifice can be discussed -the meaning of the word God in different religions can also be discussed )

5. Stammer has become a social phenomenon in India where people do not speak clearly against burning social issues( ...like globalisation-commercialisation-terrorism-intolerence ).There is ambiguity in the language people speak in.(mother tongue -the most favoured and accepted mode of speech-use of metaphor)

6.The reason for the ambiguity is that God stammered while creating man.( The ironic line of thought is evident now.).That is why the words of the  people are based on different perspectives as they now belong to different grous of caste ,creed and religion.Every thing man speaks now is as ambiguous as poetry is.Even poets have failed in engaging in creative dialogues.(The tone of hope and peace that the word poetry brings in can be discussed;comparison-
(2) stammer- poetry)
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click here for a work sheet with the above ideas in jumbled order
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group work after a topical discussion(15minutes)

1.Write the meaning of each stanza in simple English with the help of the work sheet (one each in a group)

2.Write answers to the first five questions  based on the above notes.

Home assignments-Day 1

3.Select a few favourite lines and explain why you like them.

4.The poem refers to the ambiguity in our responses to the burning social issues .Comment.

Home assignments-Day 2

5.Write an appreciation of the poem( REFER TO THE  REVIEWS AVAILABLE IN THE BLOG-http://plustwoenglishkasargod.blogspot.in/p/12-chapter-3.html)

6.Prepare a brief profile of the poet

Home assignments-Day 3.

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P.S : Dear teachers, how did you introduce / transact the poem ? Please write to me.
-Radhakrishnan C K, GHSS KAMBALLUR,9447739033;seakeyare@gmail.com

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HitenVyas

Written by Dr. Sachin

Tuesday, 18 December 2012 08:36

Sitting in a circle around the teacher, 10-year-old Hiten Vyas couldn't get the words out to ask questions. He struggled, but his speech was blocked. He went home confused, but soon he knew. He had a stammer. In fear and anxiety, he sealed his lips. Ashamed, he hid his stammer even from his family. He remembers how at fifteen, every morning he would list situations he would have to speak in and avoid them. He wouldn't pick up the phone, wouldn't attend parties. He believed no girl would accept him. He was labelled shy. When he had to speak, he resorted to long pauses, chose words he could speak without a struggle, or finished the sentence quickly. At the hint of stammering, he took a breath and forced the words out. But his anxiety stayed. Stammering wrecked his confidence, plunged him in low self-esteem. Hiten Vyas, PhD, is now a Life Coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner. And he definitely takes phone calls. His metamorphosis is a life lesson for all...  click here for the full story

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People who stuttered / STAMMERED  -click this link


Abraham Lincoln, Adolf Hitler, Marilyn Monroe, Churchill, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Dilip Vengsarkar, Dilip Kumar, Kishore Kumar

EMS  was well known for his stammer. When asked if he always stammered, he would reply, "No, only when I speak."

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TOPICS

Lesson

Title(Plus One XI)

XI
His First Flight- Liam O’ FlahertyXII Will Fly- Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam
XIIF-Rudyard Kipling
XIAnd then Gandhi Came
XIThe Price of Flowers-Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyaya
XIDeath the Leveller XISunrise on the hills(Unit 3)
XIThe Trip of LE HORLA
XIThe Sacred Turtles of Kadavu
XIPlus One Model Question Paper by SCERT 
XIPlus One Teacher Text by SCERT

Lesson

Title(Plus Two XII)

XIIThe 3 L's of Empowerment(Lesson 1) by Reena Mathai
XIICharacter Sketch of Nomitha(Lesson 2)-Prepared by Jeeja.R (HSST. English),Govt.HSS Oachira
XIICharacter Sketch of Baldwin (Unit 2-Lesson 3-The Hour of Truth) Prepared by Ananthi.M,GHSS,Perumpalam,Alappuzha
XIIModel Question Paper (Unit 1)
XIIUnit 3-Lesson 1-Activity 1-Email by Anathi.M
XIIUnit 3-Lesson 2-Activity 1-Job Application by Ananthi.M
XIIStammer-A reading by Abdul Rasheed DHOHSS ,Pookkarathara, Edappal
XIIStammer-Review(Radhakrishnan C.K)
XIIStammer-Review in Malayalam(Ummer,GHSS,Aroli,Kannur)

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JOB INTERVIEWS

SAMPLE T.E QUESTIONS

SAMPLE T.E QUESTIONS

1. You have read the inspiring story of Shaheen Mistri. You would like to write an e-mail to her appreciating the activities of Akanksha that transformed the children in the slums of Mumbai. Write the e-mail explaining how Shaheen has inspired you. (4)

2. People have different hobbies. Some are passionate enough to make their hobbies their career. Think about one of your favourite hobbies and write a paragraph on it. (4)

3. Read the following passage. Pick out 1 fact and 1 opinion from the passage.
Indians are the world's biggest bookworms, reading on average 10.7 hours a week, twice as longs as Americans, according to a new survey. The NOP World Culture Score index surveyed 30,000 people in 30 countries from December, 2004 to February, 2006. Analysts said self- help and aspirational reading could explain India's high figures. Britons and Americans scored 50% lower than the Indians' hours and Japanese and Koreans were even lower at 4.1 and 3.1 respectively. R.Sriram, Chief Executive Officer of Crosswords Bookstores, a chain of 26 bookshops in India, says Indians are extremely entrepreneurial and reading is "a fundamental part of their being". The NOP survey of 30,000 consumers aged over 13 saw China and Philippines take second and third place respectively in average hours a week spent reading books, newspapers and magazines. (2)

4. The underlined phrases in the following sentences are idiomatic expressions.
Rewrite these sentences into plain English sentences. (2)
a. Seema felt like a fish out of water in her new class.
b. He was all ears when the teacher started talking.

5. A relief centre in your locality is planning to give English classes to the children below 10 years. They are looking for volunteers to help them in tutoring the children from economically and socially backward areas. You are applying for the job. Write an application and resume with necessary details. (8)
7. Irfan Alam says that entrepreneurship can solve the problem of unemployment. Do you agree with this? Write your thoughts in a paragraph. (4)
8. " Each time we stammer
we are offering a sacrifice
to the God of meanings

- What is stammer compared to in these lines? (1)
- How does stammer get a spiritual status through these words?  (3)

9. "God too must have stammered
when He created man
That is why all the words of man
carry different meanings.'
- What is the reason for different meanings in the poet's view? (2)
- Why do words carry different meanings in the poet's opinion? (2)

10. "That is why everything he utters
from his prayers to his commands
stammers,
like poetry"
- Who is referred to here as “he?” (1)
- What quality does the simile attribute to stammer in these lines? (3)

11. The use of 'silence', 'sacrifice' and 'poetry' make Stammer a different experience. Write a paragraph on the meaning conveyed by those terms in the poem. (4)

12. A person’s stammer is different from ‘a people's’ stammer. How does the poet tell us about it through his poem “Stammer”? Give your opinion in a paragraph. (4)

ANSWER KEYS - UNIT3 EDITING ACTIVITIES

1. E-mail :( EDITING ; ACTIVITY VIII / 1; PAGE 89, 12 READER)

Dear Sir,
      My name is Arjun. I am a Plus two student at a reputed school in Thrissur. I am in the Commerce stream, with Maths and Computer Science as my optional subjects. I have secured A grade in all subjects in the Plus one exam
and I expect to score the same or better in the Plus two exam.

       I am writing this mail because I can't decide on what course to choose for my higher education. I am good at computers and I like Statistics. I
also like English and read a lot. Could you tell me what kind of career suits me,
and which course I should choose for my graduation?

Please reply at the earliest as I am really anxious about my future.

Yours sincerely,
Arjun

2. Conversation:( EDITING ; ACTIVITY VIII / 2 ; PAGE 89, 12 READER)
 
Arjun : Hello, Robin.
Robin : Hi, Arjun! What's up?
Arjun : Nothing much, buddy. I'm a bit confused these days.
Robin : Confused? Why? What's the matter?
Arjun : You know that I'm completing my Plus Two this year. So I'm confused about what to do next.
Robin : Oh! I understand. So, have you come to some conclusions?
Arjun : Not yet. I'm not much aware of the different courses and
careers suitable for me.
Robin : Oh, really? Then, why don't you seek advice from some
career counsellors? They could give you suggestions based on
aptitude tests.
Arjun : Yeah. I've already sent an email to a counsellor. Hope he
would reply soon.
Robin : That's good. Even I joined this course after some counselling
sessions.
Arjun : Oh, is it so? Then I think I did the right thing. Ok Robin, bye
then.
Robin : Bye Arjun. See you and let me know your decision.
Arjun : Ok, see you.

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 2. Conversation:( EDITING ; ACTIVITY VI; PAGE 100, 12 READER)

Dear Sir,
I would like to apply for the post of Marketing Intern as advertised on
studentjob.co.in. I am a second year student studying M.Com at the University of Calicut. My specialization is in Marketing.
I always had a keen interest in marketing which influenced my decision to study marketing at the university and part-take in my extracurricular activities. I am an active member of the Marketing Society where I help arrange events, society meetings and talks from prospective employers. I was instrumental in establishing an effective marketing campaign for the launch of a new book store in the campus, using various methods such as social media. I therefore have a strong understanding of how
modern day marketing techniques can be used for busines opportunities and networking.
 
I have many skills which I am able to contribute to the job role. My excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) allow me to interact with members of an organization from all levels. I have
developed my public speaking and presentation skills through university
presentations to new and prospective students and to my department faculty.
 
I am organized, efficient and strive to complete any challenge given to me to the highest standard. Attached is a copy of my CV. I am able
to provide the names of referees who will support my claims.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
 
Priya Sekhar
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-BASED ON TEACHER TEXT,SCERT

AssIgnment to students-compare the two poems-CACTUS and STAMMER

Question :The poem CACTUS written by K.SATCHIDANAN is given below.

Thorns are my language.
I announce my existence
with a bleeding touch.
Once these thorns were flowers.
I loathe lovers who betray.
Poets have abandoned the deserts
to go back to the gardens.
Only camels remain here, and merchants,
who trample my blooms to dust.
One thorn for each rare drop of water.
I don’t tempt butterflies,
no bird sings my praise.
I don’t yield to droughts.
I create another beauty
beyond the moonlight,
this side of dreams,
a sharp, piercing,
parallel language. (2000)

compare it with the poem STAMMER and prepare an appreciation.


 you may use the following notes given


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Review 2 :Stammer- A contemplation on the Absence of Creative Dialogues

- Radhakrishnan C K

The poem presents  different perspectives on stammer . It presents stammer as a struggle to translate our  selves.It also justifies the presence of diversity in our life as evident in the line "thats why all the words of man carry different meanings ".In that sense the poem is about the different perceptions we have on life.Life is beautiful.Even stammer is no handicap.It is a different mode of speech.

Though there is an effort to  celebrate stammer as a  different mode of speech in the opening lines,slowly the poem becomes a slight to stammer ,especially in the lines exploring the history of the word,as evident in "these questions make the linguists stammer ". There begins  a streak of concealed humour in the poem which is sustained till the end .The references to 'the sacrifice we make to the God of meanings and 'a society with stammer as their mother tongue ' tell us about the the critical approach of the poet. Our response to the burning social issues are not good enough.  The poet then  proceeds to  remark that God stammered when He created man ,  that man stammers and even the poets do.The difference is that we call it poetry when the poets stammer ! . Even the poets  fail in engaging in creative dialogues as and when humanity is struggling to cope with the challenges like   intolerance ,violence,terrorism , globalisation and commercialisation.The ironical shift in the perspective is evident here

       Still the crisp ending with the words 'like poetry' brings back a tone of meditation,peace and hope. The poet seems to contemplate a hope that the times will change and the conversation will be resumed.At the end of all the stammers, we  begin to wonder ,whether the poet has been translating himself or exploring the self of others. As the poet himself has written once ,the poem conveys an apprehension about the fate that awaits humanity.A contemplation that begins in stammer may justly end in suffocation:

Our poetry is
the last dreamy song
sung in haste by
a head on the rails
listening to the rumble
of the approaching train
before the steel
crushes its thought. 

(Farewell, a poem addressed to Saleh, the Syrian poet from The Arabian Nights)

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Reference : Sachidnanadan on the poem ......(READ THE POST BELOW )