The Brothers Who Met Poverty

A Polish Story by Aleksandra-Dokurno

Lesson Aims:To examine the merit of treating others fairly

Lesson Objectives:Compare and sort contrasting adjectivesWrite an account based on the story using 1st person narrative

Comparing WordsCompare and contrast words to

describe Antek and Jonek

In small groups ‘mind map’ different words that can be used to describe the two brothers and how they felt in the story.

Reviewing the storyWhat did Jonek/ Antek do?

Why did they act this way?

What do you think Antek should have done?

What do you think Jonek should do?

What happens next?

After the story

Were you right with your prediction?

Do you think Antek got what he deserved?

Writing an accountThink about the moral of the story – “Treat others as you want

to be treated”

What it was like for the two brothers, in both parts of the story?How did they feel, what were their actions?

Write an account or diary entry from the point of view of one of the brothers at an important point in the story

Some important points might be;The first time Jonek asks Antek for helpWhen Antek releases PovertyWhen Jonek tries to help his suffering brother

Conclusion

Did Antek really deserve to suffer and die?