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Lesson Objectives
The lesson teaches students to read and understand a short narrative dialogue, analyze characters and themes, enhance vocabulary and grammar, and organize information effectively.
B. Read the following dialogue between the English teacher, Mr Ramis, and a student Rubina.
All this time the dove was listening to her friend's false praises. She was wondering how insincere his praises were. The dove hung her head down and was quiet. The owl got impatient. He wanted to hear more praises. He looked at the dove and asked, "Don't you have any good thing to say about me?" The bat joined the owl, "Yes, don't you have any words of praise for our kind host?" The dove was ashamed of her friend bat and kept her eyes down. The owl urged the dove, "Come on, say something!"
The dove lifted her head slowly and said, "Master owl, thank you very much for the shelter you have given me, thank you for the food you have offered me. I will remain ever grateful for this".
Multiple Choice Questions
- Why does the dove hesitate before praising the owl?
- Because she cannot think of anything positive
- Because she wants to expose the bat’s insincerity
- Because she secretly envies the owl
- Because she is naturally timid and voiceless
- What does the owl’s insistence on hearing praises suggest about his personality?
- He craves validation and recognition
- He is insecure about his wisdom
- He desires to test the dove’s loyalty
- He fears being outshone by the bat
- Why does the dove thank the owl specifically for food and shelter?
- To divert attention from the bat’s false praises
- To remind the owl of his social duty
- To highlight her modest nature
- To make the owl share more generously
- How does the bat’s encouragement to the dove deepen his moral weakness?
- It reveals his dependence on others for survival
- It shows his eagerness to manipulate and exploit
- It exposes his inability to flatter convincingly
- It proves his fear of offending the owl
- What broader theme can be derived from the dove’s reluctance to flatter?
- The triumph of sincerity over falsehood
- The value of silence in difficult situations
- The inevitability of social hypocrisy
- The conflict between wisdom and naivety
- In the dialogue, why does the dove finally speak after much hesitation?
- Because silence would be misinterpreted as ingratitude
- Because the owl threatened to withdraw hospitality
- Because the bat persuaded her with kind words
- Because she suddenly realized the owl’s true generosity
- What underlying irony exists in the owl demanding praises?
- The owl expects gratitude despite his selfish nature
- The owl is unaware of his true virtues
- The owl fears that his wisdom will not be recognized
- The owl believes the bat’s flattery more than the dove’s honesty
Short Questions
- Why did the dove remain silent when the bat began flattering the owl?
- What does the owl’s impatience reveal about his character?
- Why did the bat urge the dove to join in praising the owl?
- What qualities of sincerity and insincerity are contrasted between the dove and the bat?
- How does the dove’s final response differ from the bat’s approach to the owl?
- What moral lesson can be drawn from the dove’s choice of words in thanking the owl?
- Why is the dove described as “ashamed” of the bat’s behavior?
- How does the story highlight the tension between gratitude and flattery?
Fill in the Blanks
The bat wanted the dove to join in __________ the owl. The dove, however, kept her head __________ and remained __________. The owl became __________ and urged her to speak. At last, the dove thanked the owl for his __________ and __________, showing her true __________ instead of false praise.
Suffix and Prefix Exercise
The bat’s __________ (sincere) words revealed his cunning nature. The owl’s __________ (patient) showed his pride and desire for praise. In contrast, the dove’s __________ (silent) reflected her honesty. Finally, her words of __________ (grateful) highlighted the difference between __________ (true) gratitude and false flattery.
Complete the Table
Fill in the blanks in the Event/Action and What/Why columns using information from the passage. Blanks alternate for practice.
| Subject | Event/Action | What/Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dove and Bat | (i) ____________________ | to find rest after flying over rivers and hills |
| Storm | Began with heavy rain and darkness | (ii) ____________________ |
| Owl | (iii) ____________________ | because he was unwilling but bound by courtesy |
| Bat | Ate greedily during dinner | (iv) ____________________ |
| Bat | (v) ____________________ | to flatter the owl and gain more favor |
| Dove | (vi) ____________________ | out of shame for the bat’s false praise |
| Owl | (vii) ____________________ | because he grew impatient to hear more praise |
| Dove | (viii) ____________________ | to express genuine gratitude for food and shelter |
Answers
Multiple Choice Questions
- Why does the dove hesitate before praising the owl?
- Because she cannot think of anything positive
- Because she wants to expose the bat’s insincerity ✅
- Because she secretly envies the owl
- Because she is naturally timid and voiceless
- What does the owl’s insistence on hearing praises suggest about his personality?
- He craves validation and recognition ✅
- He is insecure about his wisdom
- He desires to test the dove’s loyalty
- He fears being outshone by the bat
- Why does the dove thank the owl specifically for food and shelter?
- To divert attention from the bat’s false praises ✅
- To remind the owl of his social duty
- To highlight her modest nature
- To make the owl share more generously
- How does the bat’s encouragement to the dove deepen his moral weakness?
- It reveals his dependence on others for survival
- It shows his eagerness to manipulate and exploit ✅
- It exposes his inability to flatter convincingly
- It proves his fear of offending the owl
- What broader theme can be derived from the dove’s reluctance to flatter?
- The triumph of sincerity over falsehood ✅
- The value of silence in difficult situations
- The inevitability of social hypocrisy
- The conflict between wisdom and naivety
- In the dialogue, why does the dove finally speak after much hesitation?
- Because silence would be misinterpreted as ingratitude ✅
- Because the owl threatened to withdraw hospitality
- Because the bat persuaded her with kind words
- Because she suddenly realized the owl’s true generosity
- What underlying irony exists in the owl demanding praises?
- The owl expects gratitude despite his selfish nature ✅
- The owl is unaware of his true virtues
- The owl fears that his wisdom will not be recognized
- The owl believes the bat’s flattery more than the dove’s honesty
Short Questions with Answers
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Why did the dove remain silent when the bat began flattering the owl?
The dove remained silent because she felt the bat’s praises were insincere and dishonest. -
What does the owl’s impatience reveal about his character?
The owl’s impatience shows that he was proud and craved constant recognition from others. -
Why did the bat urge the dove to join in praising the owl?
The bat urged the dove to praise the owl in order to strengthen his own position and win more favor. -
What qualities of sincerity and insincerity are contrasted between the dove and the bat?
The dove is shown as sincere and grateful, while the bat is portrayed as cunning and insincere. -
How does the dove’s final response differ from the bat’s approach to the owl?
The dove expressed genuine gratitude for shelter and food, whereas the bat exaggerated false praises to please the owl. -
What moral lesson can be drawn from the dove’s choice of words in thanking the owl?
The moral lesson is that sincerity and honesty are more valuable than empty flattery. -
Why is the dove described as “ashamed” of the bat’s behavior?
The dove was ashamed because the bat’s false flattery embarrassed her and showed a lack of honesty. -
How does the story highlight the tension between gratitude and flattery?
The story shows that while gratitude comes from genuine thankfulness, flattery arises from selfish motives and dishonesty.
Fill in the Blanks – Answer Key
The bat wanted the dove to join in praising the owl. The dove, however, kept her head down and remained silent. The owl became impatient and urged her to speak. At last, the dove thanked the owl for his shelter and food, showing her true gratitude instead of false praise.
Suffix and Prefix Exercise – Answer Key
The bat’s insincere (sincere) words revealed his cunning nature. The owl’s impatience (patient) showed his pride and desire for praise. In contrast, the dove’s silence (silent) reflected her honesty. Finally, her words of gratitude (grateful) highlighted the difference between truthful (true) gratitude and false flattery.
Complete the Table – Answer Key
| Subject | Event/Action | What/Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dove and Bat | Looked for shelter in the jungle | to find rest after flying over rivers and hills |
| Storm | Began with heavy rain and darkness | forcing the birds to seek protection |
| Owl | Allowed them inside his nest unwillingly | because he was bound by courtesy |
| Bat | Ate greedily during dinner | showing his selfishness and lack of restraint |
| Bat | Praised the owl with false words | to flatter the owl and gain more favor |
| Dove | Remained silent with her head down | out of shame for the bat’s insincerity |
| Owl | Urged the dove to say something | because he grew impatient to hear more praise |
| Dove | Thanked the owl sincerely for food and shelter | to express genuine gratitude instead of false praise |
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