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The Feelings... in English! Juventud Unida - Primer Ciclo (Talleres)
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Short Quiz in English 1 Listen to short stories/poems and 1. note important details pertaining to a. character b. setting c. events 2. Give the correct sequence of three events 3. Infer the character feelings and traits 4. Identify cause and/or effect of events 5. 5.Identify the speaker in the story or poem 6. Predict possible ending of a story read 7. Relate story events to one’s experience 8. Discuss, illustrate, dramatize specific events 9. Identify the problem and solution 10. Retell a story listened toShort Quiz in English 4 Infer feelings and traits of characters based on the story readShort Quiz in English 4 Infer feelings and traits of characters based on the story heardShort Quiz in English 4 Demonstrate respect for the ideas, feelings, and culture of the authorShort Quiz in English 9 Infer thoughts, feelings, and intentions in the material viewedNaturalism- A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic; characters within this type of work often struggle unsuccessfully to exercise free will. Non Sequitur- A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before Novel of Manners- A novel focusing on and describing the social customs and habits of a particular social group Novella- A work of fiction of roughly 20,000 to 50,000 words-longer than a short story, but shorter than a novel Ode -A lyric poem usually marked by serious, respectful, and exalted feelings toward the subject Old English- The Anglo-Saxon language spoken in what is now English from approximately 450 to 1150 A.D. Omniscient Narrator- A narrator with an unlimited awareness, understanding, and insight of characters, setting, background, and all other elements of the story Ottava Rima- An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem Myth- An imaginary story that has become an accepted a part of the cultural or religious tradition of a group or society; often used to explain natural phenomena. Narrative - A form of verse or prose that tells a storyUnderstanding Lila's feelings in the build-up of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter' *BRITISH EDUCATION SCHOOL* *Grade 9 - English Language - Literature* *Chapter 5: The Young Tulip-grower - "The Black Tulip"* * *Section A: Reading Comprehension [12 Marks]* Answer in complete sentences. 2 marks each. 1. Describe Cornelius’s feelings and exact words when he looked at the 3 bulbs. What do they show about his character? 2. Why did Cornelius choose to save the bulbs before reading Craeke’s letter? What does this tell us about his priorities? 3. Explain how Cornelius hid the bulbs from the soldiers. Why was this action risky? 4. Why was Isaac Boxtel watching Cornelius’s house? Was he happy or sad about Cornelius’s arrest? Give evidence. 5. What important information did Isaac learn from Cornelius’s notebook? How did this change his plan? 6. Compare Cornelius and Isaac. Who loves the tulips more? Give one reason for each character. *Section B: Vocabulary in Context [8 Marks]* Choose the best meaning of the underlined word. 1 mark each. 1. Cornelius was *surprised* when Craeke ran in. a) happy b) shocked c) angry d) sleepy 2. He picked up the bulbs *carefully*. a) quickly b) with attention c) loudly d) angrily 3. The judge said Cornelius had papers of a *traitor*. a) hero b) friend c) person who betrays his country d) servant 4. The house was *empty* when Isaac entered. a) full of people b) with no one inside c) very big d) very clean 5. Cornelius thanked God the bulbs were not *damaged*. a) broken b) painted c) lost d) old 6. Isaac looked through his *telescope*. a) book b) tool for seeing far c) gun d) letter 7. Cornelius was not *frightened* of the soldiers. a) afraid b) excited c) hungry d) tired 8. Isaac was *jealous* of Cornelius. a) loved him b) wanted what he had c) helped him d) ignored him *Section C: Grammar - Past Continuous vs Past Simple [6 Marks]* Fill in with correct verb form. 1 mark each. 1. While Cornelius ............at the bulbs, Craeke ran into the room. 2. The servant .........that soldiers were coming to arrest him. 3. Isaac ............Cornelius’s house with his telescope all day. 4. When the judge arrived, Cornelius ....... the bulbs in his pocket. 5. The soldiers .........into the room while Cornelius was talking. 6. Isaac .......... the notebook after he searched all the drawers.[look][say][watch][put][run][find] *D* Who Said, write the speaker 1. "Next year, these bulbs will be black tulips. I am the happiest man!" 2. "Please, read this letter immediately, sir!" 3. "You must give that package to me. It is not yours!" 4. "Good! The soldiers will take Cornelius to The Hague. Then they will kill him." 5. "I cannot wait! He has come from The Hague." 6. "None of these was a black tulip!" *E* write your own answer according to your understanding to the current chapter. 1. If you were Cornelius, would you save the bulbs or read the letter first? Give 2 reasons for your choice. [2 marks] 2. Do you think Isaac is a villain or just ambitious? Explain your opinion with evidence from the chapter. [2 marks] *F* Complete the quotes from the chapter. 1. "I must put these bulbs safely in a ........... 2. "The bulbs are not ............I thank God for that." 3. "Last January, Cornelius De Witt left a package of papers in this ............ 4. "Today I have three small tulip from one large bulb. These bulbs will have flowers in the spring ..................