Grade Nine Auld Lang Syne PowerPoint Presentation

Poetry

1. What do the following images suggest?

2. acquaintance

3. kindness

4. wander

5. old

6. memory

7. TRIVIA: Written by Robert Burns : The poem "Auld Lang Syne" was written by Robert Burns in 1788 and is based on an older Scottish folk song.  Traditional Song : It is traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on Hogmanay / New Year's Eve.  Universal Tradition : The song is often heard at funerals, graduations, and other occasions as a farewell or ending to various functions.  Global Recognition : "Auld Lang Syne" is recognized worldwide, especially in English-speaking countries, and is a staple of New Year's Eve celebrations. 

8. TRIVIA: Robert Burns , born on January 25, 1759, in Alloway, Scotland, is celebrated as the national poet of Scotland and is renowned for his contributions to Scottish literature and culture. Early Life and Background Robert Burns was born into a poor farming family, the eldest of seven children. His father, William Burns, was a tenant farmer who struggled with the harsh realities of rural life in 18th-century Scotland. Despite financial difficulties, his parents valued education, which helped foster Burns' love for literature and poetry from a young age. He received irregular schooling but was influenced by various literary works, including those of Shakespeare and Scottish folk songs.

9. AULD LANG SYNE by Robert Burns Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o’ lang syne ! For auld lang syne , my Dear, For auld lang syne , We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne .

10. We two have run about the hills, And pulled the daisies fine; But we’ve wander’d many a weary foot, Since auld lang syne . We two have paddled in the brook, From mornin ’ sun till dinnertime: But seas between us broad have roar’d , Since auld lang syne .

11. And there’s a hand, my trusty friend, And give us a hand o’ thine ; And we’ll take a right goodwill draft, For auld lang syne . And surely ye’ll buy your pint‐cup, And surely I’ll buy mine; And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne .

12. Processing Questions: 1. When is Auld Lang Syne sung? 2. Who is being referred to in the song? 3. What makes the persona’s friends unforgettable? 4. What experiences have they gone through? 5. Why do Filipinos love to sing this song during a New Year’s Eve?

13. ACTIVITY : Auld Lang Syne Recall an old friend during your childhood. Write a poem about your memories together and how you value your friendship.