The Brothers Who Met Poverty A Polish Story by Aleksandra-Dokurno

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The Brothers Who Met PovertyA Polish Story by
Aleksandra-Dokurno
Lesson Aims To examine the merit of treating
others fairly Lesson Objectives Compare and
sort contrasting adjectives Write an account
based on the story using 1st person narrative

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Comparing Words

• Compare and contrast words to describe Antek and
  Jonek
• In small groups mind map different words that
  can be used to describe the two brothers and how
  they felt in the story.

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Reviewing the story

• What did Jonek/ Antek do?
• Why did they act this way?
• What do you think Antek should have done?
• What do you think Jonek should do?
• What happens next?

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After the story

• Were you right with your prediction?
• Do you think Antek got what he deserved?

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Writing an account

• Think about the moral of the story Treat
  others as you want to be treated
• What it was like for the two brothers, in both
  parts of the story?
• How did they feel, what were their actions?
• Write an account or diary entry from the point of
  view of one of the brothers at an important point
  in the story
• Some important points might be
• The first time Jonek asks Antek for help
• When Antek releases Poverty
• When Jonek tries to help his suffering brother

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Conclusion

• Did Antek really deserve to suffer and die?