Read the poem "Try Again" given below and answer the question by entering it in the box below. The poem may give you ideas for your writing.

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Try Again

‘Tis a lesson you should heed,
Try, try, try again;
If at first you don’t succeed,
Try, try, try again.
Once or twice though you should fail
Try again;
If you would at last prevail,
Try again.
If we strive, ‘tis no disgrace
Though we may not win the race;
What should you do in that case?
Try again.
If you find your task is hard,
Try again;
Time will bring you your reward,
Try again.
All that other folks can do,
With your patience should not you?
Only keep this rule in view—
Try again.

- Anonymous

After reading the poem, think of a time where you needed to continue trying until you accomplished something. In a three paragraph essay:

• Discuss what you were trying to do
• Describe why it wasn't working
• Explain how you accomplished the task