Nothing Gold Can Stay - Mixed Level Practice
Prep Phase
Read the following poem carefully.
On a scale of 1-10, how well did you understand this poem? (1 = not well; 10 = very well)
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On a scale of 1-10, how confidently could you teach or articulate the ideas in this poem: (1 = not confident; 10 = very confident)
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Take a moment to identify the words and phrases that stuck out or resonated with you. Write them down below:
Objective Questioning:
The word "nature" is capitalized in the poem:
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What is nature's "first green"?
Gold
A flower
Dawn
A leaf
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According to the poet, how long does nature's flower last?
A year
A season
A second
An hour
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What do lines 5-6 of the poem mean?
"Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,"
So Eden sank to grief,"
A person named Eden is unhappy
Like leaves, paradise cannot last forever
Like leaves, Eden can no longer be the poet's lover
Unlike the leaves, paradise cannot last forever
In the poem, the poet compares the green of spring to
Life
Gold
Rebirth
The flaws of men
What might the colors green and gold represent in this poem? (There may be multiple answers)
Money and riches
Blessings and good things that happen in life
Renewal and growth
Beauty and beautiful things
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Which of the following best describes the poem's main idea?
Love is fleeting, but good while it lasts
Nature is uncontrollable and must be respected
That nothing pure, beautiful, or perfect can last
Life always has a silver/golden lining.
What best describes the tone of speaker in this poem?
Thoughtful and depressed
Thoughtful and angry
Thoughtful and accepting
Thoughtful and bitter
Why do you believe the speaker chose to compare the "gold" things in life to nature?
Because nature understands how humans feel as they age
Because nature changes with the seasons and it's beauty does not last
Because nature literally stands for all the good things in life
Because nature possesses all of the good things in life
Which summary best suits the poem?
In early spring, the fresh buds on the trees are gold. This color is the quickest to disappear. The fresh blossoms on the trees are flowers, but these flowers disappear too. The leaves fall just like Eden, which sinks in sadness. Just like the early light in the morning, which turns into day, gold doesn’t last.
In early spring, nature is compared to gold and then looses its flowers. The flowers symbolize beauty and nature youth. The flowers eventually disappear, like the gold. And then leaves fall from the trees, which is compared to humankind falling from the paradise of the Garden of Eden. Nothing beautiful, fresh, or pure can last forever.
Which of the following is NOT a good example of elaboration:
This poem made me want to get outside and be in nature. I believe nature can be a healing force for when you are stressed, sick, or just plain tired. Even in the changing seasons, being nature brings life and positive energy to a person’s soul, and is so important to overall health.
This poem reminds me of fall and seasons changing. It’s true that the gold autumn leaves change quickly. Summer and winter seem to be the longest seasons. Flowers fade in spring just as fast as autumn leaves do. This poem made me wonder why beautiful things seem to fade so fast. At least with nature, the changing flowers and leaves are part of a cycle, and are not a permanent loss.
Which answers best respond to the following question: (You can select more than one)
->Do you believe the main idea was effectively communicated? Why or Why not.
No, I do not believe the main idea was effectively communicated. The tone was depressing, which made the images not very memorable. In addition, I did not like the personifying of nature as a woman. It was sexist and a turnoff.
No, I do not believe nature is a good comparison for the beautiful, pure, and good things in life. Nature’s change is cyclical, and though the leaves may change, they eventually return, unlike things in life like youth and beauty. It did not make sense to compare leaves to something like mankind’s fall
Which answers best respond to the following question:
(You can select more than one) -> Do you agree with the main idea, why or why not?
Yes, I believe that things like beauty and youth do fade. Good things in life do not last forever, but I believe that, because the poet compared the good things to nature, some of the good things are cyclical and come again with different seasons, just like nature’s flowers and leaves.
Yes, I believe that the good things in life do fade. I’ve experienced this personally. I got divorced last year, and it made me realize that nothing is permanent. It is better to enjoy things while they last.
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