Street Child 15.04.21

• ENGLISH
• Primary Education
• Age 7-9

Dialects of the English Language

Some examples:

American English

British English

Canadian English

Australian English

South African English

Indian English

Jim uses a London dialect.

Let's share our thoughts...

Had you been Jim, how might have you felt about leaving the school?

Write out Jim's sentences (on the next few slides) in standard English. Change the 'ain't's and 'no's so the sentences are correct.

“I ain’t got no mother.” 

I haven't got a mother.

“I ain’t got no father.”

“I ain’t telling you no lies.”

Main strategies for reading unfamiliar words to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words:

1. Prefixes and Suffixes

For example: impatient

Meaning: not patient; someone who does not have patience

2. Blending the sounds together

For example: drumming

Meaning: a continuous rhythmic noise

Home Fun

Read the historical story ‘The Street Child’ again (Uploaded under Class Materials -> ENGLISH) and answer the question below.

What do you think Barnie was thinking as he stared into the fire? Write his thoughts visiting the link shared in the chat box.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Why do you think Barnie wants Jim
to show him some of the other
boys who sleep on the streets?

Why do you think Barnie wants Jim to show him some of the other boys who sleep on the streets?

Barnie wants Jim to show him some of the other boys who sleep on the streets as he is worried about the boys, and wants to find out more.

Why is Jim so worried that
Barnie might tell the police?

Why is Jim so worried that Barnie might tell the police? 

Jim is worried that Barnie might tell the police because if he did so, Jim and the other boys might end up in the workhouse.

What are the advantages and
disadvantages for Jim, if he takes
Barnie to see the other boys?

What are the advantages and disadvantages for Jim, if he takes Barnie to see the other boys? 

ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Jim will get some hot coffee and a safe place to sleep.	Jim doesn't yet know if he can trust Barnie.
A safer and happier life for Jim himself and the other boys.	The other boys will be angry with Jim.

Do you think Jim will decide to take
Barnie to meet the other boys?
Why, or why not?

Is this text fiction, or non-fiction?

Is this text fiction, or non-fiction? 

Absolutely right! Awesome!

This is fiction.

Home Fun

Do activities 1 and 2 on page number 1 in your English Workbook.