the beggar and the king
TRANSCRIPT
Standard X
Sonia J Mathew
English Optional
Chamber :
hall used by legislative or
judicial body
Languid :
Lacking vigour,
weak or
lethargic
Gag :
thing thrust into or
tied across mouth
to prevent speech
Discourse Construction
Imagine that you are one of the soldiers of the kingand write a Diary Entry explaining the cruelty of theking towards the beggar.
Scaffolding Questions1. Who was calling out for bread?
The beggar was the one who was calling out for bread.
2. What all punishments were given to the beggar by the king?
The beggar was sent away, lashed by the soldiers, wounded, bound and gagged and his tongue was at last cut off. These were the punishments given to the beggar by the king.
Follow-up Activity
Write an article explaining the pathetic condition of the poor people around you.
Thank You…….