And make happy the skies. The merry bells ring To welcome the spring.   The sun does arise, And make happy the skies. The merry bells ring To welcome the spring. The skylark and thrush, The birds of the bush, Sing louder around, To the bells’ cheerful sound, While our sports shall be seen On the echoing green. Old John with white hair Does laugh away care, Sitting under the oak, Among the old folk. They laugh at our play, And soon they all say: ‘Such, such were the joys When we all, girls and boys, In our youth-time were seen On the echoing green.’ “The Echoing Green” by William Blake Till the little ones weary No more can be merry; The sun does descend, And our sports have an end. Round the laps of their mother Many sisters and brothers, Like birds in their nest, Are ready for rest; And sport no more seen On the darkening green.

Review the following questions and be prepared to answer them on the Quizziz you will take when finished. Your time is limited on the quizziz, so be prepared to know the answers before taking it. “Round the laps of their mothers, Many sisters and brothers, Like birds in their nest, are ready for rest” is an example of what type of figurative language? 2. Explain the purpose of the above use of figurative language. 3. What causes the children to stop playing? A. They are bored B. They are tired. C. The old people laugh at them. D. The mothers tell them to come home.

4. What happens after the people laugh at the children playing? A. They think about the fun they has as children. B. They call the children to look at a nest. C. They ring the bell. D. Old John sits under a tree. 5. “The sun does arise, And make happy the skies” is an example of A. Personification B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Alliteration 6. The poet wishes to reflect which human experience in the poem? A. The hardships of old age B. The carefree joys of childhood C. Regret for lost opportunities The uncertainty of life 7. What is the rhyme scheme?

Complete the short quiz over today’s lesson. Go to join.quizizz.com Quiz code: 103176 2. When you complete the quiz, use paper and colored pencils to design a symbol for YOU! In other words, if you were a symbol, what would you be? (Think about your personality traits, what you value, what you desire) Share with your group.