Try Again
Try Again
By Eliza Cook
"The spider up there defied despair, He conquered, and why shouldn't I?"
45 Mins
Perseverance
Interactive
Certificate
Let Us Do
Think and share before we read the poem.
Who Inspires You?
When you fail at something, who or what gives you the courage to try again?
Lessons from Nature
What can we learn from a spider building its web?
Stanza Check
Let Us Discuss
Click on the discussion questions to reveal thoughts.
Think & Reflect
Let Us Learn
Poetic Devices: Metaphor, Simile & Alliteration
1. Metaphor vs. Simile Lab
Simile: Compares using 'like' or 'as'. (e.g., As brave as a lion)
Metaphor: Direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'. (e.g., He is a lion)
Drag the sentences into the correct boxes.
SIMILE
METAPHOR
2. Alliteration Highlight
Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound. Click the word that completes the alliteration from the poem.
Motivation Zone
Famous people who failed many times before succeeding.
Thomas Edison
Failed 1,000 times before inventing the lightbulb. He said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Faced many failures in early rocket launches but preserved to become the "Missile Man of India" and the President.
Abraham Lincoln
Lost 8 elections and failed in business twice before becoming one of the greatest US Presidents.
Let Us Listen
Listen to a passage about Perseverance.
The Power of Not Giving Up
Listening Check
Let Us Speak
Use your voice to share your thoughts.
"Describe a time when you succeeded after trying many times."
Tap mic to speak
Let Us Write
Motivational Paragraph
Write a short paragraph about the lesson you learned from King Bruce and the Spider. How will you apply it in your studies?
Final Challenge
Prove your perseverance! Complete this 10-question quiz to earn the Royal Certificate.
1/10
Challenge Complete!
Exceptional Perseverance!
Certificate
Of Perseverance
This proudly certifies that
has successfully mastered the lesson
Try Again (Unit 1)
Score: %
Honey Bloom
Official Seal
Like the spider, you must try again! (Requires 80%)
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