ENG1515
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 04 June 2024
, Home Language
Introduction
In considering the suitability of Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can
Stay" for the intermediate phase in the South African schooling system,
several factors merit examination. This analysis aims to assess the
poem's linguistic accessibility, thematic relevance, and potential
educational value within the context of intermediate-level education. By
scrutinizing the poem's language complexity, thematic universality, and
cultural applicability, educators can discern its appropriateness as a
pedagogical tool for fostering literary appreciation and critical thinking
among intermediate students. Through a systematic exploration of these
aspects, this examination endeavors to provide insights into the poem's
compatibility with the curricular objectives and educational needs of the
intermediate phase in South African schools.