The Cat, the Violin, and the Beggar

The Cat, the Violin, and the Beggar

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the significance of cultural references in storytelling.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify character traits through dialogue and actions.

What do you already know about ancient stories and their characters?

Imaginative Storytelling

Explore Ravi's tale about their cat's ancient lineage.
Discuss the cultural significance of storytelling.

Character Analysis: Lalli

Examine Lalli's humorous struggles with violin lessons.
Identify traits of determination and frustration.

Encounter with the Beggar

Discuss the children's interaction with the persistent beggar.
Explore themes of compassion and societal issues.

Cultural References

Understand the importance of cultural elements in narratives.
Connect the story with historical contexts.

Reflection and Discussion

Encourage students to share their thoughts on the characters.
Discuss how stories reflect real-life experiences.

Definitions

Bastet: An ancient Egyptian goddess depicted as a lioness or as a woman with the head of a lioness.
Pallava: A dynasty that ruled parts of South India during ancient times.
Mahabalipuram: A historic town in Tamil Nadu, known for its ancient temples and monuments.
Ves

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.