Donald's diary - donald's reflections

Proud of the better me.

G.J.M.

• What is the main idea of this poem?
• Explain the meaning of “to walk the second mile.”
• What will the result be if we all follow Donald’s positive suggestions in the first verse?
• Decorate the page with many happy, cheerful faces.

• Read this page of Donald’s diary silently to yourself.
• Check that you know the meanings of all the words.
• Check that you understand what you are reading.
• Now read it aloud to your teacher.

Donald’s diary – day 1

Dear Diary

I have a problem! I know it is late but I have to find a solution to my problem.

Something terrible happened at school today. Anton is my very best friend. We play rugby together and weekends we visit each other. I really like Anton, BUT – today I saw my best friend taking a game out of Cyril’s school bag. I saw him slip it into his shirt! I could not believe my eyes! When he saw me in the passage, he put his fingers to his lips, indicating that I must not say anything.

When everyone began to search for the missing game, I KEPT QUIET and did not utter a sound! I feel terrible! I think I am just as guilty as Anton!

I haven’t had a chance to talk to Anton yet. He rushed home after school. I’m not even sure I should confront him. What if he gets cross with me? I like him. I do not want to lose my best friend!

Donald’s problem

• Donald has a huge problem!

His best friend, Anton, was dishonest and Donald kept quiet about his dishonesty!

• We have to help Donald solve his problem.
• Divide into groups of 4. Choose a group leader.

1. Discuss Donald’s problem.

Ask one another: Why is this a problem for Donald? What did Anton do? What did Donald do? What did Donald not do? How does he feel? How do you think does Anton feel? How do you think does Cyril feel? Discuss what you think could happen if Cyril’s father hears about Cyril losing this expensive game?

2. Think up some plans for solving Donald’s problem. Write as many plans as you can think of:

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3. Discuss the plans and choose which plan you think will solve Donald’s problem.

4. Tell the class what you think the best plan is.

• Re-write the rhyme carefully.

Assessment

Learning Outcome 1: LISTENING : The learner is able to listen for information and enjoyment and respond appropriately and critically in a wider range of situations.

Assessment Standard 1.4: We know this when the learner listens with enjoyment to stories, poems, songs and other oral texts and shows understanding:

1.4.1 listens for the topic or main idea;

1.4.7 works out course and effect in the oral text;

Learning Outcome 2: SPEAKING : The learner is able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.

Assessment Standard 2.5: We know this when the learner contributes to group and class discussions;

Learning Outcome 3: READING AND VIEWING : The learner is able to read and view for information and enjoyment and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

Assessment Standard 3.2: We know this when the learner makes meaning of written text:

3.2.1 comments on a story or poem the learner has read, and demonstrates understanding by answering questions;

Assessment Standard 3.3: We know this when the learner reads texts alone, and uses a variety of strategies to make meaning:

3.3.1 reads a printed text fluently and with understanding;

Learning Outcome 4: WRITING : The learner is able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.

Assessment Standard 4.7: We know this when the learner writes legibly:

4.7.1 writes with ease and increasing speed as a result of frequent practice;

4.7.2 completes a writing task within a set time.