This powerpoint contains a mini-lesson on the poem "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas, with author background information. The lesson consists of a stanza-by-stanza paraphrase of the poem, explanation of the Villanelle form, basic introduction to meter and Iambic Pentameter, and insight into the themes, symbols, and sound devices used. I have also included images of Dylan Thomas and his home country of Wales, as well as links to two readings of the poem, with one being by Th