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2. Where does the speaker eventually find the arrow?

3. What does the discovery of the arrow in the oak tree symbolize?

4. Where does the speaker find the entirety of the song again?

Spell Well Think Pair Share

F. Friendship Interview: In pairs interview each other about your closest friend-
ships. You can ask questions from your partner about how they met, chal-
lenges they’ve faced, and what they value most in their friendship.

Write Well Creative Writing

G. Friendship Acrostic Poems: Write acrostic poems using the word “FRIEND-
SHIP,” with each letter representing a quality or an aspect of friendship that
is meaningful to you.

Fun Time Creative Thinking

H. Friendship Quotations: Find and reflect on meaningful quotes about friend-

ship. You can choose one quote and write a short paragraph explaining why
it resonates with you.

Listening Text

The poem narrates the journey of an arrow and a song after they were released into the air.
The speaker reflects on how swiftly the arrow flew, making it impossible to track its flight.
Similarly, the song, once sung, couldn’t be followed due to the limitations of human perception.

Years later, the speaker discovers the arrow lodged in an oak tree, remarkably still intact.
Even more profoundly, the entire song is rediscovered within the heart of a friend. This
concluding revelation emphasizes the enduring impact of words and actions on the bonds
of friendship, highlighting the lasting resonance of genuine connections. The poem conveys
the idea that our expressions of sentiment can have a profound and lasting influence, often
in ways that are not immediately apparent.

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