Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office
North Fairview High School
North Fairview, 5th District, Quezon City, Metro Manila

July 26, 2019

A Demonstration Lesson in English 9 using a Song and Thinking Maps
as Spin-Off for Teaching Poetry

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize the meaning of words and phrases used in the poem.
2. Compare and contrast the ages of man described in the selected text.
3. Infer thoughts, feelings, and intentions in the text.
4. Recognize one’s important roles in life.
5. Participate actively in class discussions and group activities.

II. LEARNING CONTENT

Topic: AS YOU LIKE IT (The Seven Ages of Man)

(LITERATURE)
Reference: Anglo-American Literature’s Material 9, (pp.7-19)
Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing
Materials: Visual Aids

III. LEARNING STRATEGIES

INITIAL TASKS
Task 1. Life is a Journey
What are the different stages people go through from birth to death?

Solicit students' responses on a white board or chart paper. Lead a discussion and
Let them listen to a song entitled Seven Years by Lukas Graham.

Task 2. Anticipatory Writing Activity

Answer the following questions in at least five complete sentences. Be ready to
share your answers.
* Where do you see yourself in five years? 10 years? 15 years?
 II. DISCOVERY TASKS
The “Hook” and Activation Phase

. Teacher presents the background of William Shakespeare and the poem The
Seven Ages of Man.
THINKING MAP 1 ( Circle Map
Full name: William Shakespeare.
Born: Exact date unknown, but baptized
26 April 1564.
Hometown: Stratford-upon-Avon,
England.
Occupation: Playwright, actor and poet.
Died: 23 April 1616.
Also known as: The Bard of Avon.

Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language

and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet
and nicknamed the Bard of Avon. He wrote about 37 plays, 154 sonnet and two
long narrative poems.

The Seven Ages of Man is derived from a monologue from William Shakespeare's
As You Like It, spoken as the melancholy Jaques in Act II Scene VII.

Task 3. THINKING MAP 1 ( Circle Map)

 The Life of William Shakespeare How or where did I
learn this?
Everything I know
about Shakespeare

THE SEVEN AGES OF MAN

Task 5. Unleash your Creativity!
Formative Assessment: WHAT ARE THE SEVEN STAGES OF MAN?
1. First Reading of the Poem by the teacher
Set Purpose: Discover the message of the poem

All the world's a stage,

And all the men and women merely players,
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages. At first the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms.
Then, the whining schoolboy with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school. And then the lover,
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress' eyebrow. Then a soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden, and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon's mouth. And then the justice
In fair round belly, with good capon lin'd,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws, and modern instances,
And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts
Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon,
With spectacles on nose, and pouch on side,
His youthful hose well sav'd, a world too wide,
For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice,
Turning again towards childish treble, pipes
And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all,
That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.
Task 6. Significant Human Experiences
The teacher will read and discuss the meaning of the poem.

1. What are the 7 Stages of Life According to Shakespeare?

2. What is compared to the” stage” in the first two lines? How are the two related?
3. What do babies do?
4. What do school age children experience?
5. What are the characteristics of lovers?
6. What do wise people do?
7. What happens when we get old?
8. Describe the sixth age? According to the speaker or “persona” in the poem, what
physical and mental changes take place as a man reaches the sixth and seven ages?
9. What is second childishness Why is it called so?
9. In the last line of the poem, the word SANS is repeated. What do you think is the
purpose of repeating it four times?
10. What is the message of the seven ages of man?

2. Second Reading of the Poem by the teacher and the students

Set Purpose: Discover the tone or mood of the poem

Task 7. Repetition for Emphasis

Repetition is a central part of poetry that adds to the enjoyment of a poem. Words,
phrases or lines are repeated to serve a purpose. Poets often make sure their words
stay in the reader’s mind.
Does it help in the understanding of this poem’s meaning?
Find other examples of REPETITION in the poem. List them.
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Task 8. THINKING MAP 4 . CITING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE

 Cite evidence from the text that supports the various ages of man in the
monologue. Indicate the lines from the poem.

Stage Lines from Poem Textual Evidence Symbol /

Picture

Infant

School boy

Lover
 Soldier

Justice

Pantaloon

Second
Childishness

Task 9. Differentiated Activities

Form two (2) groups, and choose one from the following tasks to work on.

Group 1. Act Out

Demonstrate an understanding of Shakespeare’s text by forming a

Tableau that depicts scenes from the poem

Group 2 - Poetic Music Video

 Choose a song (rap, pop, rock, ethnic, classical, country, religious, etc.) that expresses
how one can value one’s role in life.
 Match it to your favourite poem.
 If possible, try writing/adding new words ( expressing your ideas on how ) to go with
the music .

G. Evaluation
Quiz Time
1. The speaker in the poem dramatic monologue, The Seven Ages of Man, states that
people are only:
A. actors in a play
B. human beings
C. soldiers
D. foolish human beings

2. The speaker in the poem compares the ages with

A. A change of scenery
B. Stage directions
C. An actor’s lines
D. A play’s acts

3. Which age comes after the soldier’s age?

A. infant
B. school boy
C. lover
 D. justice

4. According to the poem, a person in the last age is

A. shrunken
B. childlike
C. brave
D. wise
5. The speaker in the poem holds the opinion that
A. All people are foolish and make many mistakes
B. Will see the seven ages of man
C. Are like actors playing roles
D. Are quick to quarrel

IV. FINAL TASK

ASSIGNMENT

Task 10. JOURNAL ACTIVITY

Paste seven photos in your journal

notebook that will describe your seven
stages in life. Use your old photos for
infant and school boy stages, your
present photo for lover stage and cut
photos or edit your photos for the
other later or other stages in life as
mentioned in the poem.

Prepared by:

MA. ADELIA CHUA-SOLIABAN

MT 2, English and Journalism
North Fairview High School