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Fun Time Creative Thinking, Art Integration, Exploration

H. Guidance Bookmarks: Design and create bookmarks featuring lines from the poem
along with visuals that symbolize the advice. Distribute these bookmarks among
family members and discuss the meaning behind each chosen line.

Listening Text

In this poem, a father gives his son guidance on navigating the challenges of life. He advises
his son to be unyielding and unwavering in the face of difficulties, and be gentle and
flexible when necessary. The father places a strong emphasis on the value of authenticity,
self-discovery, and making mistakes. The importance of solitude, individuality, and pursuing
worthwhile goals is highlighted. The son is advised in the poem to steer clear of the pitfalls
of excessive wealth, to value individuality, and to base choices on self-reflection. In the end,
the poem promotes a balanced way of living that combines resiliency with self-awareness
and results in growth, understanding, and constructive change.

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