Born on February 27,

American 1807 and died on

poet and March 24, 1882.
educator
Henry Wadsworth
Born in
LONGFELLOW
Portland,
Maine His works include
“Paul Revere’s Ride”
and “The Song of
Hiawatha”
 Henry Wadsworth LONGFELLOW

He is also the author of the famous

psalm entitled “The Psalm of Life”.
What is a Psalm?
• A song or poem used for worshipping.
• A poem changed into a song which is
usually a praise or a prayer.
What are the parts of a POEM?
1. Lines
2. Stanza
3. Rhyme
4. Rhythm
5. Meter
It must also reflective of:
1. Inspiration
2. Emotion
 The PSALM OF LIFE
While you read the poem, take note of
the difficult words that you encountered.
Be aware of your feelings and the images
that are formed in your minds as you
read.

LET US READ THE POEM.

What do you think is your
purpose here on Earth?

(Write at least one paragraph composed

of five sentences.)