Unit 6- Supplementary - The Hero of Holland
A. Based on the understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser suitably.
Completed
Graphic Organiser
Title:
Little Hero of Holland
Setting:
Holland – the dikes, canal side, and the village
Characters:
Peter, Peter’s mother, Peter’s father, the blind man, a villager
Theme:
Bravery, responsibility, sacrifice, and love for others
Plot:
Peter, a young boy, finds a hole in the dike with water trickling through.
Realizing the danger, he plugs the hole with his finger all night to save his
village from being flooded.
Climax:
Peter bravely endures the cold night with his finger in the hole until a
villager finds him in the morning, and the people repair the dike.
Values
highlighted in the story:
Bravery, selflessness, duty, determination, and love for community
B.
Based on your understanding of the story
answer the following questions I one or
two sentences:
1.
What are the little children of Holland, aware of?
The little children of Holland are aware that the dikes must be watched every moment and even a small hole can be very dangerous.
1. 2 .What was the work assigned to Peter’s father?
Peter’s
father tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices, and opened and closed
them for ships to pass.
3.
Why did Peter’s mother call him?
Peter’s
mother called him to take cakes to his blind friend across the dike.
4.
How did Peter spend his time with his blind friend?
Peter
spent time with his blind friend by talking to him about the sun, flowers, and
ships, making him happy.
5.
Why did the father always say ‘angry waters’?
The
father always said ‘angry waters’ because the sea seemed angry at being kept
out for so long.
6.
What did Peter see when he stopped near the dikes?
Peter
saw a small hole in the dike with water trickling through it.
7.
What were the thoughts of the mother when Peter didn’t return home?
Peter’s
mother thought he was staying at the blind man’s house and decided to scold him
the next morning.
8.
How did Peter spend his night at the dikes?
Peter
spent the night pressing his finger in the hole of the dike to stop the water,
shivering in the cold.
9.
Who found Peter in the dikes and what did he do?
A
man going to work found Peter in the dike and spread the alarm to bring help.
10.
How did the villagers mend the hole?
The villagers came
running with shovels and mended the hole in the dike.
C.
Based on your understanding of the story answer the following question in about
100-150 words.
1.
Narrate in your own words the circumstances that led Peter to be a brave little
hero.
One
evening, Peter was sent by his mother to carry cakes to a blind man across the
dike. On his way back, he noticed a small hole in the dike through which water
was trickling. Being a child of Holland, he knew the danger of even a tiny
leak, as it could grow larger and flood the whole country. Without hesitation,
Peter put his finger into the hole to stop the water from flowing. Though it
was cold and dark, and no one came to help despite his cries, he bravely stayed
all night keeping the angry waters back. In the morning, a passerby found him
and raised the alarm. The villagers rushed to mend the hole. Peter’s courage
and selflessness saved his village, making him a true little hero of Holland.
D.
Identify the character/speaker:
1.
“ I want you to go across the dike and take these cakes to your friend, the
blind man.”
2.
“I am glad they are so strong”.
3.
“ Holland shall not be drowned while I am here.”
4.
“ What’s the matter?” he called. “Are you hurt?”
5.
“ Tell them to come quickly!”
Answer
:
- Peter’s mother.
- Peter.
- Peter.
- A man going to work.
- Peter.
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Lesson Plan: The Little Hero of Holland
1. Learning Objectives: The teacher expects students to learn to:
- Comprehend and narrate the story "The Little Hero of Holland" [1, page 187, B, C].
- Identify and define new vocabulary words presented in the text [1, page 186].
- Analyze the character of Peter and the motivations behind his actions [1, page 187, C.1, D].
- Recognize and appreciate the themes of bravery, selflessness, and the importance of civic responsibility [1, page 183].
2. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply the knowledge learned from the lesson in their daily lives by:
- Demonstrating an understanding of how small actions can have significant positive impacts on a community [1, page 183].
- Recognizing the importance of quick thinking and decisive action in emergency situations [1, page 184-185].
- Valuing courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good [1, page 185].
- Considering their own roles in protecting and contributing to their community.
3. Introduction: The teacher will introduce the lesson by engaging students with questions related to the story's context:
- "Holland is a country where much of the land lies below sea level. Only great walls called dikes keep the North Sea from rushing in and flooding the land." [1, page 183]
- What do you know about the country Holland?
- Have you heard about dikes? What is their purpose?
- Can a very small problem sometimes lead to a very big disaster? Can you think of any examples?
4. Reading and Understanding:
- Students will read the story "The Little Hero of Holland" [1, pages 183-185].
- The teacher will guide students to understand new words and their meanings as they read:
- dike (n): an embankment for controlling or holding back the waters of the sea or a river [1, page 186].
- sluices (n): a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock gate [1, page 186].
- trickling (v): flowing in a small stream (a liquid) [1, page 186].
- numb (adj.): deprived of the power of sensation [1, page 186].
- chattered (v): feeling cold and frightened that one can’t stop the upper teeth from against one's lower teeth [1, page 186].
- crouching (v): adopting a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down [1, page 186].
- groan (v): make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain [1, page 186].
- shovels (n): a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned side, used for moving earth, coal, snow etc. [1, page 186].
5. Mind Map: The lesson can be visualized through a story map to illustrate its key components:
- Title: The Little Hero of Holland [1, page 187, A].
- Characters: Peter (the main protagonist), Peter's Mother, Peter's Father (a sluice tender), the Blind Man, the Man going to work (who finds Peter), and the Villagers [1, pages 183-185].
- Setting: Holland, a country largely below sea level, protected by dikes, specifically during an early fall afternoon and night [1, page 183].
- Theme: Bravery, selflessness, diligence, civic responsibility, and the idea that even a small act of courage can save many [1, page 183].
- Plot (Flowchart of events):
- Peter is sent on an errand to his blind friend [1, page 183].
- On his way home, he notices a small hole in the dike with water trickling out [1, page 184].
- Peter understands the danger and bravely thrusts his finger into the hole to stop the flow [1, page 184].
- He stays all night, enduring the cold and pain, shouting for help but being unheard [1, page 184-185].
- The next morning, a man finds him and alerts the villagers [1, page 185].
- The villagers mend the dike and carry Peter home as a hero [1, page 185].
- Climax: Peter's discovery of the leak and his immediate, selfless decision to plug it with his finger, staying all night despite the extreme conditions [1, pages 184-185].
- Values Highlighted: Courage, quick thinking, dedication, and the importance of protecting one's community [1, page 183, 185, 187, A].
6. Consolidation and Presentation: The teacher will provide a summary of the story: "The Little Hero of Holland" is a true story about a young boy named Peter who lives in Holland, a country renowned for its dikes that protect it from the sea [1, page 183]. One afternoon, after visiting a blind friend, Peter is on his way home when he discovers a small but dangerous leak in a dike. Understanding that this tiny hole could lead to the flooding of his entire country, Peter bravely decides to plug it with his finger. He remains there all night, enduring the bitter cold, pain, and loneliness, repeatedly shouting for help, but no one hears him [1, pages 184-185]. His mother assumes he is staying with his friend, while Peter thinks of his family's safety [1, page 185]. Early the next morning, a man discovers Peter, calls for help, and the villagers quickly arrive to mend the dike. Peter is then carried home, hailed as a brave little hero who saved his community through his remarkable courage and selflessness [1, page 185].
7. Reinforcement:
- About the Author: The story is attributed to Mary Mapes Dodge (1831–1905), an American children's author and editor known for her novel Hans Brinker. She was a leading figure in juvenile literature for over three decades, editing St. Nicholas magazine, to which many great writers contributed [1, page 186].
- Historical Context: Reinforce the critical role of dikes in Holland, emphasizing how even a small breach can be catastrophic, making the story a powerful lesson in vigilance and responsibility [1, page 183].
- Discuss how Peter's act of heroism, though simple, required immense bravery and resilience, setting an example for all.
8. Evaluation:
- a) Lower Order Thinking Question: What was Peter’s mother's wish regarding his return home? [1, page 183]
- b) Middle Order Thinking Question: How did Peter spend his night at the dikes, and what were his thoughts? [1, page 184-185, 187, B.8]
- c) Higher Order Thinking Question: Narrate in your own words the circumstances that led Peter to be a brave little hero. [1, page 187, C.1]
9. Remedial Teaching: For slow learners, the teacher will:
- Provide a simplified version of the story or key events, focusing on essential plot points.
- Utilize visual aids, such as pictures of dikes, Holland, or illustrations from the story, to enhance comprehension [1, page 187, A].
- Engage in one-on-one reading or paired reading with a stronger student or the teacher to ensure understanding of each sentence.
- Break down complex sentences into simpler parts and focus on understanding core vocabulary before moving on.
- Use the graphic organizer/story map (section 5) as a visual guide to follow the narrative flow.
10. Writing: Students will be asked to write:
- A short paragraph (50-75 words) on: "If you were Peter, what thoughts and feelings would go through your mind while holding back the water all night?"
- Alternatively, students can answer the question from the source: "Narrate in your own words the circumstances that led Peter to be a brave little hero." [1, page 187, C.1]
11. Follow Up:
- Homework/Assignment: Research and write a short report (100-150 words) about another famous child hero or a real-life act of bravery that saved a community from a disaster.
- Activity: Divide the class into groups and ask them to role-play a scene from the story, such as Peter discovering the leak, his attempts to call for help, or the villagers' reaction when they find him.
- ICT Corner Connection: Students can practice Subject-Verb Agreement using the "ICT Corner" resources mentioned in the unit on p se rage 188.
