Instructions
Read each famous line of poetry from three great poets. These lines were originally written in Urdu or Punjabi and have been translated for you. Think carefully about what the words mean, the pictures they create in your mind, and how they make you feel. Answer the questions that follow each one!
Poet's Corner 1: Allama Iqbal
Allama Iqbal was a famous poet and philosopher who often wrote about having big dreams and believing in yourself. Read his line below.
"Beyond the stars, there are more worlds."
1. What is this line encouraging you to do? (Circle the best answer)
- A) To become an astronaut.
- B) To always be curious and believe that there is more to discover in life.
- C) To stay up late and watch the night sky.
2. How does this line make you feel? Circle all the words that apply.
| Hopeful | Bored | Curious |
| Adventurous | Sad | Inspired |
3. Draw a picture of what you imagine a "world beyond the stars" might look like.
Draw here!
Poet's Corner 2: Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz Ahmed Faiz wrote powerful poems about justice, freedom, and love. He believed in the power of using your voice.
"Speak, for your lips are free."
1. This line is a powerful instruction. It is telling you to use your __________________.
2. What do you think it means for your "lips to be free"?
3. If you could speak up about one thing to make the world a better place, what would it be?
Poet's Corner 3: Ustad Daman
Ustad Daman was a folk poet who wrote in a simple, direct way about everyday life and the people around him.
"I heard the city girls are studying English."
1. What is the poet observing in this single line?
- A) That girls don't like to study.
- B) That cities are very noisy.
- C) That times are changing and girls are getting an education.
2. This line is about everyday life, while Allama Iqbal's line was about worlds beyond the stars. Which style do you find more interesting and why?
3. Write a one-line "poem" like Ustad Daman's about something you have observed at your school or in your neighborhood.
Match the Poet!
Draw a line to connect the poet to the poetic line they wrote.
Poet
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Poetic Line
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Answer Key
Poet's Corner 1: Allama Iqbal
- B) To always be curious and believe that there is more to discover in life.
- Words that should be circled are: Hopeful, Curious, Adventurous, Inspired.
- Answers will vary. The drawing should reflect creativity and the theme of space/new worlds.
Poet's Corner 2: Faiz Ahmed Faiz
- voice
- Answers will vary but should be similar to: It means you have the freedom to say what you think, share your ideas, tell the truth, and not be afraid to speak.
- Answers will vary. The answer should be a thoughtful response about an issue the student cares about (e.g., being kind to animals, protecting the environment, helping others).
Poet's Corner 3: Ustad Daman
- C) That times are changing and girls are getting an education.
- Answers will vary. The student should state a preference and give a simple reason for it.
- Answers will vary. The sentence should be a simple observation of everyday life.
Match the Poet!
- 1. Faiz Ahmed Faiz --> C) "Speak, for your lips are free."
- 2. Ustad Daman --> A) "I heard the city girls are studying English."
- 3. Allama Iqbal --> B) "Beyond the stars, there are more worlds."