Half a Day Naguib Mahfouz Book 1 Lesson 1 Part One: Warm-up Part Two: Background Information Part Three: Text Appreciation Part Four: Language Study Part Five: Extension Book 1 Lesson 1 Contents B T L E W Lesson 1 - Half a Day Part One Warm-up ENTER Lesson 1 – Half a Day Contents Warm-up Film clips A poem Culture tips An essay Lesson 1 – Half a Day I. Film clips Directions: Watch this film clip and then answer the following questions. 1. Why is Forrest denied by the public school? 2. How does Ms. Gump try to persuade the headmaster to admit her son? 3. What does Forrest’s mother say to him? To be continued on the next page. I. Film clips Forrest Gump My momma always said life was like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’re gonna get. The end of Film clips. Lesson 1 – Half a Day Lesson 1 – Half a Day II. A poem First Day at School It’s hard to explain, the way I feel; A place unknown but is so real! A soft voice es me to the place, I look up to see a lady’s smiling face. I’m led to a table that is covered with shapes, To be continued on the next page. Lesson 1 – Half a Day II. A poem A young girl my age says Hi I am Grace, I am three, but soon will be four. I am a big girl and not afraid any more. I forever trying new things and learning everyday. And the best thing is I having fun while I play! To be continued on the next page. Lesson 1 – Half a Day II. A poem Days go on and I encounter many new experiences and friends, I feel like I’m on a roller coaster, which never seems to end. Today I wrote my name for the very first time, My teacher hugs me and gives the most gracious smile. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 1 – Half a Day I feel full of pride; confident I can do anything if I try. If e to Kindy you are sure to find inside, Happy smiles from children that continually shine! —Julie Mc Millan II. A poem The end of A poem.
