thursday Feb 23 - Period 5 - Seven Ages of MAn

Objective: By the  end of class, students will analyze poem for figurative language and meaning in order to improve comprehensive skills.

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Seven Ages of Man  - vocabulary / matching

Direct Instruction

Review the seven ages. 

 Annotate the poem for figurative language.

listen one more time

Guided

Answer the following questions and provide textual evidence for each.

1. What age do you identify with most? 
2. Do you agree with the seven ages or stages of life?
3. What in the poem suggests that life "comes full circle"?
4. What is the TONE of the poem? 
5. What seems to be the happiest stages of life? Explain and provide textual evidence.
6. Explain how "The Seven Stages of Man" is an extended metaphor.

Independent

Quizlet for Seven Ages of Man

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during guided practice and independent work. Check graphic organizers from yesterday.







short theme poems