1. Memory Work

For want of a nail the shoe was lost; For want of a shoe the horse was lost; For want of a horse the rider was lost; For want of a rider the battle was lost; For want of a battle the Kingdom was lost; And all for want of a horseshoe nail!

2. Exercise

Write a short story to show how the lines might be true. You may write a true story, or use one that you have read, or imagine one. Make it as interesting as you can. Tell the story in class.