Sage in the City

Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Life

Why are we doing this?

Knowledge is only useful if you can use it. Proverbs were created hundreds of years ago, but human problems haven't changed much!

Then

A farmer needing to plant seeds before a storm.

Now

A student needing to study before a big test.

The Proverb: "Make hay while the sun shines."

Modern Dilemma #1

"Leo wants to quit the basketball team because they lost their first two games. He says there's no point in trying anymore because they'll never win the championship."

What's the Sage Advice?

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."

"Rome wasn't built in a day."

"Don't throw in the towel." (Idiom or Adage?)

Modern Dilemma #2

Select the Proverb:

"Maya noticed that Sarah has started hanging out with a group of kids who are always getting into trouble. Now, Sarah is starting to act just like them."

Sages on Stage

1

Get Your Scenario

2

Find Your Proverb

3

Perform the Advice

"Your goal is to make the audience understand why the proverb is the perfect solution to the character's problem."

Social Sages

Social Sages Teacher Guide

Sage City Slides

Social Scenario Cards

Social Sage Worksheet