English

Deforestation

Through the topic “Deforestation” in Class 9 English, students connect the environmental concerns of Gieve Patel’s poem “On Killing a Tree” with its vivid description of a tree’s strength and the deliberate violence needed to destroy it. They explore the poem’s central idea, imagery, personification, irony, tone, and key vocabulary while considering how deforestation harms habitats, biodiversity, soil, water cycles, and communities. The topic supports thoughtful reading and discussion of human responsibility toward nature.