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Learning Outcomes

3.1(a)(vii)Writing short description

Band 6Performance Standard

B6Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an exemplary manner

Descriptor B6 DB1 Reading and processing information at a higher order

Evidence B6 DB1 E1Able to predict outcomes and draw conclusions using grammatically correct structures

Situation : In the class

Instruction : Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

THE RIVER

The river’s a wanderer,a nomad, a tramp.

He doesn't choose any one placeto set up his camp.

The river’s a winder,through valley and hill.He twists and he turns,he just cannot be still.

The river’s a hoarderand he buries down deep

Those little treasuresthat he wants to keep.

The river’s a baby,he gurgles and hums

And sounds likehe’s happily sucking his thumbs.

The river’s a singer,as he dances along

The countryside echoesthe notes of his song.

The river’s a monster,hungry and vexed

He’s gobbled up treesand he’ll swallow you next.

Answer the questions.

1. The poem personified the river as

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2. Why the poem synonymies the river to human attitude?

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3. Why do you think the writer say’s the river is like a monster?

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4. What is the meaning of this phrase, ‘The river is a baby, he gurgles and hums.’?

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Teacher’s copy

Learning Outcomes

3.1(a)(vii)Writing short description

Band 6Performance Standard

B6Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an exemplary manner

Descriptor B6 DB1 Reading and processing information at a higher order

Evidence B6 DB1 E1Able to predict outcomes and draw conclusions using grammatically correct structures

Sample answers

1. The poem personified the river asA living object, which has attitudes and wants

2. Why the poem synonymies the river to human attitude?The poem also shows the river as a thing with two nature, good and evil, just like humans

3. Why do you think the writer say’s the river is like a monster?Because the river can become dangerous and can destroy everything in its way.

4. What is the meaning of this phrase, ‘The River is a baby, and he gurgles and hums.’?The river produces sounds