YISS (CTLE) Literature (Desiderata)and Poems by AST

Activity 1

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 00:59:03 UTC

Choose your best reader. They will read ONE stanza in the poem. A stanza is a way of dividing the poem into "paragraphs" or parts. Understand the words. Then read with feelings and think about which words to stress.

Activity 2

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:00:49 UTC

Get someone to type in the meaning of difficult words. You can ANNOTATE this on the worksheet or put it in this chat. Annotate means writing short notes which can help you explain things. They are in point form.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:03:54 UTC

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:04:17 UTC

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:05:01 UTC

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:05:19 UTC

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:06:06 UTC

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:06:20 UTC

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:07:58 UTC

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:08:16 UTC

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Activity 3

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:13:02 UTC

Which "line" or "word" MOVES you the most? This means that it speaks to you about your life!

Instructions on posting

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-09 01:18:37 UTC

This activity is in pairs:

Names: When posting, put both names
Respect: Be respectful of others when you are posting
Assigned Stanzas: Work only on your assigned stanzas/pagraphs

Chloe

chloe_yang_1 — 2024-05-09 05:49:11 UTC

Complicated

I feel confused

leo_yu_sheng_adam — 2024-05-09 05:49:28 UTC

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-16 04:38:25 UTC

Stay calm even when life gets crazy,

Find peace in quiet moments.

Try to get along with everyone,

Speak your mind gently and listen to others.

Even if someone seems boring or clueless,

Remember, they have their own story too.

Avoid people who are always loud and aggressive,

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-16 04:39:31 UTC

They'll just stress you out.

Don't compare yourself to others too much,

You'll either get too proud or feel bad about yourself.

Celebrate your successes and make plans for the future,

moe_stp1_1 — 2024-05-16 04:40:08 UTC

Stay interested in what you love to do.

Be careful in business and don't trust everyone,

But remember, there are still good people out there doing great things.

Activity

2025-03-05 03:56:48 UTC

Find out the meaning of difficult words
Get someone to read it out aloud in class later
Which words/phrases in your stanza do you like?
Why?
Poetry is a form of literature. Write down what you understand about poetry?