Kerala 8th English Ch 2 The Seven ages of Man Creative Activities- Discourses

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Below is a set of creative writing activities based on the chapter "The Seven Ages of Man" by William Shakespeare, designed for 8th-grade students with preliminary English knowledge. The activities include character sketches, conversations, diary entries, letters, emails, news reports, and speeches, each with sample answers. These tasks encourage students to engage with the poem’s themes and stages of life creatively.

An example:

Conversation 

Task: Write a short conversation (8-10 lines) between the lover and his friend, where the lover talks
about his feelings for his beloved. Include one simile from the poem.
Sample Answer:
Lover: Oh, my friend, my heart is burning for her!
Friend: Who is this girl stealing your sleep?
Lover: Her eyes shine like stars, and I sigh like a furnace every time I see her.
Friend: You sound lovesick! Have you told her?
Lover: Not yet. I’m writing a woeful ballad for her eyebrow’s grace.
Friend: Her eyebrow? You’re truly lost in love!
Lover: I can’t help it—she’s my world.
Friend: Be careful, friend. Love can fade like a dream. 

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