Poem: Mr.

Nobody
From the poem, we can conclude that
Mr. Nobody is actually?
Anyone who does not admit making
mistakes.
Why does the squeaking door will
always creak?
Everyone is too lazy to put oil on it
hinges.
What does the phrase the door ajar
means?
The door is not closed.
Why has no one ever seen Mr.
Nobody? Explain.
Because he is not really a person. He
is just an imaginary person made up
by children so they will not be
blamed for all their mistakes.
What thing that Mr. Nobody would
never do?
Put oil on the doors hinges so it does
not squeak.
What will happen when damp wood is
put upon a fire?
The kettle will not boil.
What really happens with all the paper
in the house?
They are tossed about and always
mislaid.
Who did all the wrong actions done at
home? Why do they blame Mr.
Nobody?
Children in the house because they
do not want to be scolded for
making a mess in the house.
What soiled the carpets?
The children muddy feet.
Why cant the kettle boil?
Because the wood used are wet.
What is the poem generally about?
An imaginary person whom we
blame when things go wrong at
home.
Why do you think the children created
Mr. Nobody?
Because they do not want to admit to
their mistakes at home and get
scolded by their parents.
When we blame Mr. Nobody for
cracking the plates we break, what
kind of person are we showing
ourselves to be?
We are showing ourselves to be an
irresponsible person.

What two reasons are given for saying

that Mr. Nobody has mislaid the
newspaper?
He was the last to read the
newspaper.
He tosses the newspaper about.
Write the lines that say Mr. Nobody
cannot be seen?
As quiet as a mouse.
Theres no one ever sees his face.
List three misfits that Mr. Nobody had
done at the living room.
The finger marks upon the door
Leave then blinds unclosed
Let the curtains fade
Why do you think the door is always
squeaking?
Because Mr. Nobody forgot to put oil
on it.
Based on the stanza, gives two
examples of mischief done by Mr.
Nobody.
He always tears the books
He pulls the buttons from the shirts
What does the word prithee means?
My dear.
In your opinion, why is Mr. Nobody so
naughty?
Because he is like a child and like a
child he likes to be lazy and do small
mischiefs.
Give a reason why the water in the
kettle cannot boil?
The woods were damp.
Who actually bring in mud into the
house?
The children in the house.
Write the line describing about the
newspaper.
The papers are always mislaid.
Would you like a friend like Mr.
Nobody? Why?
No because he is very naughty and
causes trouble for others at home.
What lesson can we learn from the
poem?
We must be responsible and admit
our own mistakes.
What sense is evoked in stanza 2?
Sense of hearing or sound.

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Give an example from stanza 2 of the

sense?
The squeaking door will always
squeak.
What is a possible theme for the
poem?

Carrying out our responsibility at

home.
Do you enjoy reading the poem? Give
a reason.
Yes I enjoy reading the poem
because Mr. Nobody is a funny
person in the poem.

State one way we can show our

appreciation of rivers.
Do not throw rubbish into the
river.
What is the river not personified as?
The river is not personified as a
friend.
Why is the river never still?
Because it is always flowing.

Poem: The River

Describe the mood of the river as
expressed in stanza 4.
The mood of the river is happy.
Give an example of the river being
destructive.
The rivers a monster, hungry and
vexed.
Which line says that the river is
moving along merrily?
The rivers a singer, as he dances
along.
State two opposite characteristics of
the river that you find interesting.
Explain.
The river is peaceful and it can be
dangerous because the river can
flow slowly sometimes but
sometimes it flows very fast.
Why is the river compared to a
wanderer?
Because the river always move
from one place to another.
Which phrases in stanza 2 suggest
that the river will keep on flowing?
He twists and he turns, he just
cannot be still.
What does the notes of his songs
refer to?
The sound made by the river as it
flows.
Why is the river compared to a
monster?
Because sometimes it flows very
fast and it sweeps away everything
in its path.

The poem is mainly about?

The different characteristics of a
river.
Do you think the river really sings?
Why?
The river does not really sings, it is
only the sound of the water that is
like a song.
Why is the river a winder?
Because it does not flow staright.
What does the river do with the little
treasures?
The river buries them in its river
bed.
What condition is the countryside
where the river flows? The
countryside is echoes of the sounds
of the river.
What sound does the river makes?
Explain.
The river makes gurgles and hums
like a baby because the river flows
slowly and happily.
Which phrases from the stanzas
shows the movement of the river?
The rivers a wanderer, the rivers
a winder.
Based on the stanzas, give two
examples of what the river is
compared to?
The rivers is a baby and the
rivers is a singer.
Which line suggest that the river is
an infant?

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Line 13 Stanza 2 or the rivers a

baby.
Why do you think the river is
compared to a monster? Explain.
Because sometimes it flows very
fast and it sweeps away everything
in its path.
Why is the river compared to a
hoarder?
Because it keeps all the little
treasures that is in its river bed to
itself.
Which two stanzas show that the
river is in a happy mood?
Stanza 3 and Stanza 4.
What does stanza 4 tells us about the
river?
The river is like a singer that songs
is heard all through the
countryside.

What does the line the countryside

echoes the notes of his song means?
Explain.
The line suggest that the sound of
the river is so loud that it can be
heard all over the countryside.
Why does the river bury deep down
the little treasures?
Because the river wants to keep it
to itself.
State one value that learn from the
poem?
The value that i have learn is that
we must appreciate nature
especially the rivers.
Which stanza do you like? Give a
reason to support your answer.
I like stanza 1 because the stanza
tells how the river is always
flowing from inland to the sea.

Poem: Heir Conditioning

Before air cons were invented.

What does the young boy want

to know from his grandfather?
He wants to know if his
grandfathers life was difficult
without modern inventions.

What is the main idea of the

poem?
The main idea is about
respecting our grandfather
and grandmother.

Name two modern inventions

mentioned in stanza
Air con and faxes.

How was life different for

Grandfather?
In his younger days there was
not much technology
compared to today.

Which line in the stanza means

that nature is being destroyed?
Line 15 Stanza 2.
Based on stanza 2, name two
negative effects of modern
inventions? Give a reason for
your answer.
Traffic jams and pollution
because of too many vehicles
on the road causes traffic
jams. Vehicles also give out
smoke that caused air
pollution.
State a phrase from stanza 1 that
represents the past.

Do you enjoy reading the poem?

Give a reason for your choice.
Yes, I enjoy reading the poem
because it shows the difference
between the older and the
younger generations.
What do you think the
grandchild must have imagined
about his grandfathers life
before he was born?
He thinks that his
grandfathers life must have
been difficult without modern
necessities.

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What is the poem about?

The poem is about the
different point of view about
life between a grandfather and
his grandson.
Who is speaking in stanza 1?
The grandson.
Based on the poem what does
the grandfather think about the
modern day?
He feels that the modern day
have made people to forget
about saving nature, be afraid
of God and be grateful with
what they already have.

Poem: A FIGHTERS LINES

What are two inventions that the

grandchildren wont be able to
live without?
Air conditioning & Telephones

Do you think the persona ever

regretted his actions?
No, he is proud of his sacrifice for
the country.

What is the meaning of

flustered?
Tired and out of breath.
What are the negative aspects of
modern life?
Pollution, stress, traffic jams,
destruction of forests, streams
and hills.
Why should we take care of our
nature?
Because we need nature to live
healthily and to have a
peaceful life.

What do you think is the most

admirable quality of the persona?
He was willing to fight and die for
his countrys freedom.

What do you think have happened to

the old soldier?
He is old and crippled.
Do you think the persona is the right
person to talk to the young people
about patriotism? Give a reason for
your answer.
Yes, he is the right person because
he had fought during the war for the
freedom of the country.
Why do you think the persona is in a
wheelchair?
His body and energy have been
crushed during the war.
What is the main theme of the poem?
The main idea is about rallying the
younger generation to defend the
countrys freedom.
Write the lines that says the younger
generation must defend the countrys
freedom?
Wake up and form ranks sons of our
ancestors and stand up heirs of our
freedom.
Explain in your own words how you
can uphold the countrys freedom
I could defend my country from
outside and inside enemies and I can
also fight for my countrys freedom.
What does the word wheelchair tells us
about the persona?
He is crippled or paralysed.

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Why do you think the persona says

these times are too big a challenge?
Because nowadays there are a lot of
deceitful people everywhere.
Based on the poem who do you think
the persona was?
He was a soldier fighting for the
countrys freedom.
What would you do if you were the
persona facing such a challenge?
I would continue fighting not with
my energy but by sharing my
wisdom with the younger
generations.
Why do you think the persona has lost
all his strength?
He had used up all his energy
fighting the enemies when he was a
soldier.
What happened to all those people
who had fought for independence?
They are already all and worn and
had lost all their strength.

generations have to fight against

deceitful people.
Explain the phrase in the name of
justice?
Taking action against the wrong
doers.
What do you think is the meaning of
the word heir?
The person who inherits something
from their elders.
What do you think the heir
inheritance is?
To continue the fight of the older
generation in defending the
countrys independence.
In your opinion, what will happen if
the younger generation fails to defend
the country? Explain.
If they fail to defend the country, the
country will fall into the enemys
hand because there will be no one to
fight against the enemy.

State one phrase in the poem that says

the persona is helpless.
From the wheelchair for the rest of
my days.
What was the appeal made by the
persona and why?
He appealed for the younger
generations to protect the countrys
independence because if they fail to
do so then the country will be
invaded by the enemies from outside
or from inside the country.
Who do you think the persona ask to
wake up?
The younger generations.
What did the persona told them to do?
To wake up and form ranks and be
brave to be united in protecting the
countrys freedom.
What does the persona means when he
said it is you now who should speak?
He said that it is time for the
younger people to stand up for the
country because people like him are
already too old and worn to continue
to fight for the country.
What do you think are the difference
between the types of enemies that the
persona have to face with the enemies
nowadays?
The persona had to fight with enemy
soldiers but nowadays the new

Poem: LEISURE
What does the word wood refers
to?
The forest.
What is the stream full of?
Full of stars.
What is nature compared to?
A beautiful dancing girl.
Explain in your own words the line
stream full of stars, like stars at
night.
The stream looked like it is full of
stars as the sunlight hits the clear
and clean water of the stream.
Why is the life a poor life?
Life is a poor life if we do not
take the time to appreciate
natures beauty.
Why does the persona describes
life as full of care?

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Because people are too busy with

their work that they have no time
for other things.
What does the persona keep asking
us to do?
To take time off from our busy
schedule to watch nature.
Suggest one way not stated in the
poem to appreciate nature?
We can go out for a picnic at the
beach.
Why can people be too busy to
appreciate natures beauty?
People can be too busy because
they are too focused on getting
more money.
Why is it important to have leisure
in life?
So that we will not be stressed
and feel relaxed.
Name one leisure activity stated in
the poem.
Take time just to stand and stare.
What leisure activity do you like to
do? Why?
I like to go fishing because I can
relax and catch some fish at the
same time.
What is the special quality about
the sheep and the cows in the
meadows?
They sheeps and cows have time
to stare at the beauty of nature.

What is the advice given by the

persona regarding leisure?
We must take time from our busy
life for leisure activities.

In stanza 1, what does the word

care mean?
The word means ones
responsibility.
What does the poet mean when he
says people have no time to stand
and stare?
People are too busy to take some
time to appreciate nature.
In stanza 4, why does the poet say
the stream are full of stars?
Because the sunlight reflected by
the streams water looks like so
many stars.
In your opinion, is it important to
spend more time resting and
enjoying yourself? Give a reason.
Yes it is important to spend time
resting because we need time to
be relaxed from our problems.
How does the poet suggest people
enjoy nature?
Just take time to stand and stare
at nature.
Find the words in the poem with
the meanings below;
Trees: boughs
Forest: woods
What line says that nature is like a
beautiful women?
No time to stare at Beautys
glance.
Why do people find it hard to stand
and stare?
They are too busy spending time
in their work than leisure
activities.

Where did the squirrels hid their

nuts?
In the grass.
What do you think will happen to
people who do not do leisure
activities?
They will be stressed and they
will not be healthy because they
do not relax their mind.

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