Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
SAN NICOLAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Nicolas, Pangasinan

TEACHER: Napoleon Mikki P. Aquino LEARNING AREA: English

TEACHING DATES: October 24 ,2023 QUARTER: 1st Quarter
GRADE LEVEL: 9

Competency: EN9LC-if-8.2 Judge the relevance and worth of ideas presented.

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
a) analyze the poem entitled “A Psalm of Life “thoroughly
b) appreciate and value the importance of life; and
c) make a reflection paper about the poem entitled” A Psalm of Life”.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: “Psalm of Life” by Henry W. Longfellow
Materials: PowerPoint, Projector, Book, Laptop, Speaker
Reference: A Journey Through Anglo-American Literature – Grade 9
https://poemanalysis.com/henry-wadsworth-longfellow/a-psalm-of-life/

III. Learning Procedure

A. Preliminaries
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Classroom Management
4. Checking of Attendance
5. Review
6. GAD Integration
The children has the right to a quality education.

B. Development of the lesson

1. Motivation:
The teacher will show jumbled words and the students will try to
arrange it correctly.

OPTIMISM - TISMIMPO
SORROW - WRROWS
PLEASURE - ERLAEPUS
RESPONSIBILITY - TYILNSIOPSRE
ATTITUDE - TTTDUIAE
 The teacher will ask the students about the words that are presented.
 What do you think these words are for?
- These words are linked to the poem, they possess the
meaning of the poem.

2. Lesson Proper/Discussion:
The teacher will present the topic through PowerPoint Presentation and
will proceed with the discussion about the poem.

3. Abstraction

About the poem

A Psalm of Life’ by Henry Wadsworth is a thoughtful poem
about life’s struggles. The poet addresses the best way to comfort these
difficulties on an everyday basis.

The teacher will present a video of the poem being narrated.

A Psalm of Life
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Tell me not, in mournful numbers,

Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
And things are not what they seem.

Life is real! Life is earnest

!And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.

Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,

Is our destined end or way;
But to act, that each to-morrow
Find us farther than to-day.

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,

And our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
hFuneral marches to the grave.

In the world’s broad field of battle,

In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be a hero in the strife!

Trust no Future, howe’er pleasant!

Let the dead Past bury its dead!
Act,— act in the living Present!
Heart within, and God o’erhead!
 Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time;

Footprints, that perhaps another,

Sailing o’er life’s solemn main,
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.

Let us, then, be up and doing,

With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.

Summary of the Poem

The poem highlights the importance of overcoming death and

improving one's situation for everyone involved while challenging the
listener's idea that life is merely a question of numbers and figures.

Theme of the Poem

A Psalm of Life: This poem is known for its optimism and the theme-
right attitude of life. The poet gives out the message that pleasure or sorrow is
not the goal of life. The purpose of life is to carry out all duties and
responsibilities for the progress and good of all. We should realize life is
shorter and quicker.

Structure and Form of the Poem

“A Psalm of Life” adopts the form of a stanza with four lines rhyming “abab,
cdcd, efef, for example, in odd lines: numbers/slumbers, fleeting/beating,
pleasant/present; in even lines: dream/seem, goal/soul, fate/wait.

Analysis of the poem

1st stanza- according to Longfellow, a person who spends his sleeping is

already dead.
2nd stanza-the poet uses an encouraging word tone to say that life is real and
serious. Life should not be treated lightly.
3rd stanza- the poet tells us that our way of leaving should be only based on
enjoyment or mourning. The aim of life is to act wisely each day so that we
can make a better future.
4th stanza-the poet encourages that under such situations, our hearts remain
strong and brave. The message that the poet wants to convey is that no one
should lose courage under any circumstances.
 5th stanza- the poet asks us not to be like the dumb cattle which is driven by
others, because of its lack of determination.
6th stanza- The aim in life should be to act courageously at present and not
to lose faith in God.
7th stanza- He emphasizes the opportunity of a beautiful lives and the
importance of leaving a legacy.
8th stanza - The speaker describes a legacy as "footprints" that endure,
providing comfort to others, and a future "brother" may see these footprints
and hope for a brighter future.
9th stanza - The speaker urges the listener to be mentally and emotionally
prepared for any fate, urging them to embrace life's challenges and learn to
wait for the things worth waiting for.

4. Generalization:

The teacher will ask question to the students:

 Do you think that your life is important?
 What is your purpose in life?
 What is the important message of the poem?
 How important is the poem’s message in your life?

5. Application:

 What is your understanding about the poem “Psalm of Life”?

 Did it change the view of your life differently, now?
.

IV. Evaluation:
Essay: In a 1 whole sheet of paper, Use the poem's message as your guide in creating
a message of your future self, inquire as to how you are doing good, or inquire as to if
you have discovered your life's meaning.

V. Assignment:
In a 1 whole sheet of paper, search and write the types,
definitions, and uses of a punctuation mark.
Prepared by: Approved by:

NAPOLEON MIKKI P. AQUINO JAYSON L. LUARCA

Student Teacher Head Teacher III, English Department

Checked by: Noted by:

JANICE P. BALOCA PHOEBE F. KAGAOAN

Cooperating Teacher Principal IV