This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the poem "The Bat" by Theodore Roethke for 8th standard students. It introduces the poem, provides background on the author including details of his published works. It defines new words used in the poem, lists rhyming words, asks questions about the content, and proposes a writing activity for students. The presentation is intended to teach this poem through engaging students in understanding its context, vocabulary, rhyme, themes, and creative expression.