Haiku is a Japanese style of poetry consisting of three lines. The first line, consisting of five syllables, reflects a clear image. The second line, consisting of seven syllables, conveys strong emotion. The third line, consisting of five syllables, conveys an insightful thought or experience. After learning about the Battle of Gettysburg, write a Gettysburg haiku. Once you construct your poem, share it with the class. Comment directly on another student’s poem and interpret the poem’s meaning.

Four score, seven years:

Nation for equality,

Born from liberty.

War of civil rights,

Test our nation’s endurance

And dedication.

Fight of brave heroes:

Search for unity began.

Sacrifice, live on.

Now, finish the fight,

Bringing us to unity.

People: one Nation.

b) the importance and limits of political power.

depends on the age of the teen, many believe by the age of 16 a person should know the strong difference between right and wrong along with the difference between risky and immediate death. swimming with sharks might be dangerous but swimming with sharks while bloody meat is attached to you is just insane. even more if you have no idea what you're doing. however, no matter the age, as long as the person is skilled enough and has the mental and physical capacity to control their actions doing whatever sport they put their mind to is all that matters.