Literature - Hello! Beyond Words Term 2 - أول اعدادي

UNIT 9 5 Literature Lesson objectives: • Read a summary of a piece of classical literature • Notice adjectives that describe a character 1 Read the short biography about Mark Twain and answer the questions. 2 1 What was Mark Twain's original name? 2 Where did he live as a child? 3 What was his job when he changed his name? Look at the pictures. What do you think the story is about? Mark Twain (1835-1910) Mark Twain was born Samuel Clemens in Missouri, in the USA. When he was four, his family moved to Hannibal on the Mississippi River. It was an exciting place to live, and it gave Twain the material for his books in later years. After his father died, Twain left school at the age of 12 to work and earn money. He had many different jobs before he started his writing career. He was a riverboat pilot on the great Mississippi River, a journalist, a teacher, and an inventor. When he worked as a journalist in Virginia, he changed his name to Mark Twain. He published his first novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 1876 and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn soon after that. 36 Read and listen to the summary and check your ideas for Exercise 2. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells peace he never felt before. the story of a young boy, Huck, and his journey down the Mississippi River. Huck is clever and adventurous. He decides to leave home and travel down the river. Along the way he meets Jim, an escaped servant. The two become close friends. They travel together on a small raft down the river. During the journey they share food, stories, and laughter. Huck and Jim's friendship grows stronger as they face many challenges. They meet different people, some friendly and some not. They look to each other for help and support. Huck sees Jim as a true friend and someone he can understand. The two spend time fishing, exploring, and enjoying the beauty of nature. This shared experience brings them closer together which gives Huck a sense of Huck often has to make difficult decisions and follow his heart. One day they meet a group of men searching for escaped servants. To protect Jim, Huck cleverly tricks the men, saying that there is a sick family on their raft and they should not come near. This moment shows Huck's bravery and his strong friendship with Jim, as he risks his own safety to help his friend. Through this journey, Huck learns important lessons about friendship. At the start he often behaved badly, but as time goes by, he becomes a much better person. His friendship with Jim is at the heart of the story. It shows how two people from very different backgrounds can become good friends.

4 Read the summary again and answer the question. 1 What do Huck and Jim do together on the raft? 2 What does Huck do to protect Jim? 3 What is the most important message of the story? ⑤ Choose the correct word(s) (a or b) to match each definition. 1 Happy to try new and exciting things UNIT 9 a adventurous b quiet 2 A flat kind of boat that floats on water a a raft b a journey 6 3 To divide something or do it at the same time a stay b share 4 When a situation helps you get to know someone better a bring closer b bring stronger 5 When you feel relaxed, you are at a peace b worry 6 Your family, experiences, living conditions, etc. a background b behavior Read the Reading skills box and then read the summary again. Circle eight adjectives that describe the characters in the story. Work in pairs. Did you circle the same adjectives? Using adjectives to describe characters Use simple adjectives like brave, kind, funny, or curious to show what a character is like. Adjectives help readers understand feelings and actions. Describe looks (like tall or young) and personality (like friendly or shy) to give more information about how a character looks or behaves. BOOK CLUB Discuss these questions in pairs or small groups. • Would you like to read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? Why/Why not? In the end, their journey is not just about traveling on a river; it's about their friendship and the lessons they learn from each other. What books or stories do you know about friendship? What makes a good friend? • What would life be like without friends? • How can you help your friends? 37