1. Objectives She dwelt among the untrodden ways Introduce the poem.
William Wordsworth Date:
Objectives
Introduce the poem.
Examine the theme of ‘Loneliness’, ‘Nature’ and ‘Death’
(This could also be a poem with a special meaning for you or with interesting images)
Warm –up – picture on next page
I see, I think, I wonder

2. Warm-up
I see, I think, I believe.

3. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!

4. Exercise 1: First Impressions
She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Exercise 1: First Impressions
Write 3 sentences
I think.....
I know.....
I wonder
About the poem.
Read it again.
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!

5. Who might have loved her? Why would she have no praise?
Notes – stanza one
There was once a girl who stayed in a beautiful area not many people knew of. Nobody complimented her and only a few people loved her. This is all in the past tense so we know straight away something has happened.
Questions:
Who might have loved her?
Why would she have no praise?
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:

6. Half hidden from the eye!
Notes – stanza 2
A violet is a symbol of innocence,
modesty and mourning because it blooms close to the ground and is hard to see. The single star could be Venus; the mythical Goddess of Love or a bright star.
Question: What are the poet’s feelings towards this woman?
Discover what compliments are here to understand.
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.

7. Question: Is her death a big difference to him?
Notes – Stanza 3
Lucy may not have affected many people but the poet noticed her. It feels like a shame that this bright and beautiful person was not recognised by others however this poem tries to correct that.
Question: Is her death a big difference to him?
Should anyone have to feel like Lucy must have?
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!

8. Questions: Remember “quotes”.
How is Lucy described by the poet?
How does the poem make you feel and why?
Would you recommend this poem to a friend and why?

9. Homework part 2 Learn the first stanza
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:

10. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!

11. Part 2

12. Objectives She dwelt among the untrodden ways
William Wordsworth Date:
Objectives
F.L.I.R.T. With the poem like a beautiful woman.
Form. Language. Imagery. Rhyme/Rhythm. Theme/tone.
Warm –up – picture on next page
I see, I think, I wonder

13. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Warm-up exercise
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!
This poem has two titles:
Lament for Lucy
And
She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways.
What is your opinion of the title. Reference a line in the poem in your answer.

14. Notes – Form or structure (note everything)
How does it look? Do the shape or size of stanzas relate to the poem? Why was it structured this way?
‘She dwelt among the untrodden ways’ is a small poem with three short stanzas. This mirrors the life of Lucy which appeared simple and was unfortunately short.
Question: Can anyone explain what an elegy is?

15. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Quick Questions
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!
Do you think the language is difficult?
How many words have more than one syl-la-ble?

16. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Quick Questions
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!
71 words
10 multi-syllable
61 monosyllable
Result – looks simple...

17. Notes – Language – note this down
What examples of interesting language can you find? Why has the poet chosen these words?
The language also mirrors Lucy’s simple beauty. It has ordinary words which can be looked at more closely and have deeper meaning behind them.
Question: Are there any words in the poem you find particularly interesting? Any you have opinions on?

18. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Quick Questions
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!
Point out one metaphors and one simile in the poem.

19. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Quick Questions
She dwelt among the untrodden ways
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!
Point out one metaphors and one simile in the poem.

20. Notes – Images
How does the poet paint a picture? Is there a metaphor, simile, adjective, or other device which creates an image?
The poet uses metaphors and a simile to describe the girl. She is likened to a flower and a star. (Notes from last class.)
Question: Are the images effective?

21. Notes – Rhyme and Rhythm
Does the poem have a rhyme or rhythm? Are the stressed words important? Are there any sound techniques?
The poem sounds like a sweet song or nursery rhyme due to the simple rhyming scheme and complex sound techniques. It is a quatrain with several examples of alliteration, assonance and consonance.
Question: Find these examples?

22. Notes – Theme
How would you describe the main ideas or message of the poem? What is it trying to tell the reader?
By the end of the poem, we feel sorry for this interesting woman who had been neglected and ignored. We may learn the lesson to appreciate others; both those who praise us and those who need praising.
Did anyone take anything else away from this poem?

23. Homework Copy the poem into your notes with images beside it.
Remember, the point is to help you learn the poem so choose images you see as being linked to the words.

24. She dwelt among the untrodden ways By Willam Wordsworth
Beside the springs of Dove,
A Maid whom there were none to praise
And very few to love:
A violet by a mossy stone
Half hidden from the eye!
Fair as a star, when only one
Is shining in the sky.
She lived unknown, and few could know
When Lucy ceased to be;
But she is in her grave, and, oh,
The difference to me!