JABBERWORCKY

• english
• Basisschool
• Groep 8

ELOs

I will be able to:

• Share my approach in case of difficult words.
  
• Enhance my vocabulary by exploring new words.
• Read the short read ‘Jabberwocky', and answer the questions based on the same. 
  

Name any famous story written by Lewis Carroll

What do you infer from the term - 'Jabberwocky'

What do you do when you do not understand meaning of a word?

Summary – Jabberwocky 

The poem begins with a description of the setting – an afternoon, with strange, nonsense-creatures "borogoves", "raths" milling around and making noises. Then, we have some dialogue. A father tells his son to beware of something called a "Jabberwocky" that lurks in the woods and has horrible claws and teeth. There's also some other nasty stuff out there – the "Jubjub bird" and the "Bandersnatch". The son takes his sword and goes out looking for these creatures, and finally finds and kills the Jabberwocky. Upon returning with the creature's head, the father is overjoyed and they celebrate. 

Who was the reason why Alice got into the World behind the looking-glass?

1. the ugly duckling
2. the black kitten
3. the grey little mouse

Which board game figures were living in the World behind the looking-glass?

1. Ludo
2. Monopoly
3. Chess

Where does the main action of “Jabberwocky” take place?

1. a castle
2. a dark cave
3. a forest

What feature of the Jabberwock in “Jabberwocky” does the hero notice as the creature approaches him?

1. its coiled tail
2. eyes of flame
3. whiffling nose

While waiting for the Jabberwocky he was _______

1. thinking uffishly
2. whiffling
3. burbling

What emotion does the father’s cry of “Callooh! Callay!” most likely express?

1. confusion
2. fear
3. delight

Which of the following makes 'Jabberwocky' a humorous poem?

1. invented words and descriptions of unusual creatures
2. the poem's complex and suspenseful plot
3. the descriptions of the boy's fighting techniques

The poem’s first stanza is repeated at the end, to show that the boy’s victory over the Jabberwock has kept their world stable and calm.

State true or false

1. True
2. False

Why did Lewis Carroll write such nonsensical poem?

Sample answer

There is a sense in the nonsense that surrounds us, but we are able to overcome difficulties in spite of the nonsense.

Success Criteria:
Now I can:
*Answer intermittent questions based on the story - 'Jabberwocky'. 

1. Agree
2. Strongly Agree
3. Not Sure
4. I need some help