In this chapter from Gerald Durrell's "Birds, Beasts, and Relatives," the narrator wakes up to discover that his family has given him a very unusual birthday presentβa donkey. The family has even built a small house to keep the donkey that the narrator names Sally. The donkey....
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1. Honest ________________
2. Regular ________________
3. Pronounce ________________
4. Legible ________________
5. Sense ________________
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2. He gave the horse an apple ________________ patted its head.
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1. The clownfish has white bands (while/or/that) the tropical fish has blue bands.
2. The goldfish is smaller than the piranha (but/which/and) much prettier.
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4. The owl (as well as/as soon as/as long as) the right heron are nocturnal birds.
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6. The cow (or/but/and) the buffalo give us milk.
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In When that but with to and of
SCHOOL
______________ school lets out ______________ May. I feel as happy as can be.
I hop ______________ skip ______________ jump ______________ run ______________ shout ______________ laugh ______________ glee.
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Write a letter to be put up on the school notice board to convince them not to do so. You may do so in this manager.
- Form groups and discuss why teasing animals is wrong.
- When you have three or four points, write them down.
- Read the points and decide which should be included in your letter.
- Each person should write the letter in about seventy-five words.
- Read out all four letters in your group.
- Make changes to your own letter if you feel the need.
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The donkey had been decorated and brought into the narratorβs bedroom because
a. It was a nice quiet animal.
b. the family wanted him to get up.
c. it was a present for him on his birthday.
d. it had been rescued from a circus.
c. it was a present for him on his birthday.
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Larry took a blanket, strap and ropes out to Sally to
a. teach the narrator to look after her.
b. make a saddle for the narrator to sit on.
c. put on the donkey so that she would not be cold.
d. tie her up near the olive trees.
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Unlock now πComplete this flow chart with events from the story. The hints in the box will help you. Take turns to tell the story in class.
offers to teach birthday learns to ride ties her up
to clean the donkeysβ hooves disappear with the donkey
kicks him hard afraid Larry might get rid of the donkey
family runs around donkey as a present
The narrator gets up on his birthday.
Larry tries to teach him to clean the donkeyβs hooves.
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What did the author want?
The author wanted a baby donkey as his birthday present. They had been living in Corfu which was full of baby donkeys, and it had increased its fascination for them.
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About the Author - The Birthday Present | Living English | Class 6 Literature | English
Gerald Durrell (1925-1995) was a British naturalist, author, zookeeper, and television presenter, best known for his many books based on his wildlife expeditions and his work in animal conservation. Born in India, Durrell's family moved to England and later to the island of Corfu, providing the backdrop for his famous Corfu Trilogy, which includes the books "My Family and Other Animals," "Birds, Beasts and Relatives," and "The Garden of the Gods."
Durrell's passion for wildlife led him to establish the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Jersey Zoo, with a focus on preserving endangered species and their habitats. As a talented and engaging writer, his autobiographical works and stories about his exploration of the animal world have entertained and inspired readers worldwide while also raising awareness about conservation and the need to protect the planet's biodiversity.
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Themes - The Birthday Present | Living English | Class 6 Literature | English
1. Family dynamics and relationships:
The chapter spotlights the close-knit relationships, warmth, and humour within the narrator's family. Their surprise donkey gift for the narrator's birthday exemplifies their love and thoughtfulness, while Larry's misguided attempts to teach riding and donkey care....
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1. Introduction to the Birthday Present:
The chapter begins with the narrator waking up to discover that his family has gifted him a donkey named Sally for his birthday. He is overwhelmed with joy and appreciation for his family's thoughtful surprise.
2. Preparing Sally's Living Space:
The narrator leads....
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1. "The donkey stood there looking like a refugee from a circus, chewing a piece of tinsel meditatively."
This line paints a vivid image of Sally standing in the room decorated with tinsel, setting the tone for the whimsical and light-hearted chapter. It highlights the playful and humorous nature of Gerald Durrell's writing.
2. "What a noble, kindly, benevolent family I had!"
This line underscores ....
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- Tinsel β a shiny material used for decoration
The Christmas tree was adorned with tinsel, giving it a sparkling appearance. - Meditatively β thoughtfully
She sat meditatively, contemplating her next move. - Placidly β calmly
Despite the chaos around him, he remained placidly calm. - Partisan β partial
The partisan ..........................
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