Unit 3 - Supplementary -
The Three Questions - Leo Tolstoy
LESSON PLAN for this lesson is given at the end of the answers.
SECTION I
A. Choose the correct answer
from the options given below
1. The king wanted to know the
answers for _______________ questions.
a)
three b) five c) nine
2. The hermit lived in a
_______________.
a) cottage b) palace c) wood
3. _______________ widely
renowned for his wisdom.
a)
hermit b) messengers c) warriors
B. Fill in the blanks
1.
The answer for the
first question was to have a council of
wise men to
fix the proper time for everything.
2.
Magicians were referred to know
the right time for every action.
3.
The king decided to
consult a hermit.
C. Who said these words?
1. “They all answered his
questions differently.”
2. How can I learn to do the
right thing at the right time?
3. “Now rest awhile – and let me
work a bit?”
Answer :
- Narrator – “They all answered his questions
differently.”
- The King – “How can I learn to do the right thing at
the right time?”
- The Hermit – “Now rest awhile – and let me work a
bit?”
D. Answer the following
questions
- What questions did the king ask?
` The king asked three questions:
- What is the right time to begin everything?
- Who are the right people to listen to and whom to avoid?
- What is the most important thing to do?
- Was the king satisfied with the answers? Why?
No, the king was not satisfied because all the learned
men gave different answers, and none of them convinced him as being completely
right.
- Why was the king advised to go to the magicians?
Some people believed only magicians could know in advance
what was going to happen, and therefore they could tell the right time for
every action.
- Whose advice did the people say would be important for the
second question the king asked?
People said the most necessary people were the councilors,
priests, doctors, or warriors, depending on who was
answering.
Section II
A. Write ‘True or False’ for
the following statement.
1. The bearded man was an enemy
of the king.
2. The king and the hermit
refused to help the wounded man.
3. The wounded man asked for
forgiveness from the king.
4. The king promised to restore
the property of the bearded man.
Answer :
- True – The bearded man was indeed an enemy of the
king.
- False – The king and the hermit helped the wounded
man.
- True – The wounded man asked for forgiveness from the
king.
- True – The king promised to restore the property of
the bearded man
B. Match the words in column
‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’
A B
physician -
bring back
restore -
surprise attack
repent -
medical practitioner
ambush –
regret
|
A |
B |
|
physician |
medical practitioner |
|
restore |
bring back |
|
repent |
regret |
|
ambush |
surprise attack |
C. Answer the following
questions
- Who came running out of the wood? What happened to him?
- A bearded man came running out of the wood. He was badly
wounded and bleeding from his stomach.
- How did the king and the hermit restore the life of a
wounded man?
- The king and the hermit bandaged the man’s wound, stopped
the bleeding, gave him water, and carried him into the hut to rest. Their
care saved his life.
- Why did the king sleep through the night?
- The king was exhausted from digging the beds and taking care
of the wounded man, so he fell into a deep sleep and slept through the
short summer night.
- How did the behaviour of the wounded man change at the
end?
- The wounded man, once the king’s enemy, felt remorse and
asked for forgiveness. He offered to serve the king faithfully and asked
his sons to do the same.
D. Answer the following in
100 words
- What were the answers to the three questions? What is the
message of the hermit?
- The hermit explained that the most important time is
‘now’, as it is the only time when we have power. The most
important person is the one we are with at the moment, and the most
important thing to do is to do good to that person. The hermit’s
message is that we must live in the present, treat everyone kindly, and
do good whenever possible, as that is the true purpose of life.
- Why did the bearded man ask for the king’s forgiveness?
What did the king do to show his forgiveness?
- The bearded man wanted revenge on the king but was wounded
instead. The king saved his life. Realizing the king’s kindness, he asked
for forgiveness. The king forgave him, promised to send his physician,
and to return his property, thereby making peace.
English Folk Tale – Fill in
the blanks
There were once three tortoises
– a father, a mother and a baby. On one fine morning during spring, they decided that they would
like to go for a picnic. They picked the place where they would
go, a nice wood at some distance, and
they began to put their things together.
They got tins of cheese, vegetable, meat and fruits. They were ready for the
picnic. They set out carrying their baskets after
eighteen months they sat down for rest. They
enjoyed the picnic very much.
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LESSON PLAN
Lesson Plan: The Three Questions
Unit 3 – Supplementary: The Three Questions Author: Leo Tolstoy
1. Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, the teacher expects students to:
- Understand the core philosophical questions posed by the king in the story.
- Identify and comprehend the wise hermit's answers to these questions.
- Recognize the importance of living in the present moment, valuing human connection, and acting with kindness.
- Appreciate the literary style of Leo Tolstoy.
2. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply the knowledge learned from the lesson in their daily lives by:
- Prioritizing the 'now' in their actions and decisions, understanding that it is the only time they have power.
- Valuing the people they are currently with and focusing on positive interactions, recognizing them as the most necessary individuals.
- Practicing kindness and doing good to others as the most important endeavor in life.
- Reflecting on how wisdom is acquired through experience rather than merely through theoretical knowledge.
3. Introduction: The teacher will introduce the lesson by asking students a few questions:
- "Have you ever faced a situation where you wished you knew the best time to do something, or who was the most important person to listen to?"
- "Do you think it's always clear what the most important task is in any given moment?"
- "What do you consider to be the most important things in life?"
- "Can wisdom be gained from different sources, not just books?"
4. Reading and Understanding:
- Students will be asked to read the story "The Three Questions" from the supplementary section of Unit 3.
- While reading, students will identify new words. The teacher will guide them to use the provided Glossary to understand terms such as:
- proclaimed (announced officially)
- absorbed (took in or soaked up)
- renowned (famous, eminent, distinguished, prominent)
- moaning (sob, cry)
- unfasten (undo, disconnect, untie, disjoin)
- revived (restored to life or consciousness)
- crouched (bent, stopped (down))
- threshold (doorstep, entrance)
- seized (snatched, grabbed, held of suddenly and forcibly)
- ambush (surprise attack, trap, entrap, pounce on)
5. Mind Map: The teacher will present a mind map or flow chart illustrating the king's journey and the hermit's ultimate answers:
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6. Consolidation and Presentation: The teacher will summarize the lesson: "The story 'The Three Questions' by Leo Tolstoy revolves around a king seeking answers to three fundamental questions that he believes will guarantee his success: the right time for every action, the most necessary people, and the most important thing to do. After receiving varied and unsatisfying answers from his learned men, the king seeks out a wise hermit. Through the events that unfold during his time with the hermit – helping the old man with his digging and saving a wounded stranger who turns out to be an enemy – the king learns the profound truths. The hermit reveals that the most important time is always 'now,' the most necessary person is the one you are with, and the most important thing to do is to do that person good. The narrative beautifully illustrates that true wisdom and understanding come not from abstract knowledge, but from present actions, compassion, and practical experience."
7. Reinforcement: The teacher will elaborate on the key takeaways:
- Leo Tolstoy's Background: Briefly mention that Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a renowned Russian writer, famous for classic novels like "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina". His works often explored moral and philosophical themes, which is evident in "The Three Questions."
- The Power of 'Now': Emphasize that "now" is the only moment we truly have control over and can act in. Procrastination or excessive worry about the past or future can hinder effective action.
- Empathy and Connection: Discuss how the king's actions of helping both the hermit and the wounded man, despite their initial lack of direct benefit to him, led to the revelation of the answers. This highlights the importance of human connection and compassion.
- Wisdom through Experience: Reinforce the idea from the "Connecting to Self" section that "Wisdom is a virtue that isn’t innate, but can only be acquired through experience". The king learned the answers not from theoretical discussions, but through his direct engagement and actions during his visit to the hermit.
8. Evaluation:
- Lower Order Thinking Question: "What were the three questions the king wanted answers to?"
- Middle Order Thinking Question: "How did the wounded man's appearance and the king's actions towards him contribute to the hermit's final answers?"
- Higher Order Thinking Question: "The hermit states that 'now' is the most important time because it is 'the only time when we have any power.' Explain what this means in your own words, and provide an example from your daily life where focusing on 'now' can lead to positive outcomes."
9. Remedial Teaching:
- For slow learners, the teacher will provide simplified summaries of each section of the story.
- The teacher will use visual aids, such as drawing stick figures or simple diagrams of the king, hermit, and wounded man, to illustrate the key interactions.
- Pair slow learners with stronger students for peer reading and discussion of the story's events.
- Focus on re-explaining the glossary terms with more direct examples relevant to their experience.
- Engage in a short, guided discussion on each of the hermit's answers, ensuring they grasp the basic meaning before moving to application.
10. Writing: Students will be asked to write a short paragraph (approximately 50-100 words) reflecting on one of the hermit's answers that they find most significant. They should explain why it resonates with them and how they can apply it in their lives.
11. Follow up:
- Homework/Assignment: "Think about a situation you faced recently. How might the hermit's three answers have helped you act differently or understand the situation better?" Write a short reflection on this.
- Activity: In groups, students can create short skits or role-plays demonstrating a scenario where the principles taught by the hermit (living in the present, valuing the person you're with, doing good) are applied to solve a problem or improve a relationship. This connects to the "Connecting to Self" activity in the source about gaining wisdom through experience.
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