NATIONAL LEARNING CAMP ENGLISH 8 ENHANCEMENT CAMP

NATIONAL LEARNING CAMP ENGLISH 8 ENHANCEMENT CAMP

1. GOALS: Recognize positive and negative message conveyed in a text Determine various social, moral and economic issues discussed in the text listened to

2. GOALS:

3. ancient (a very long time ago – BC times) Emperor (a supreme ruler, like a king) embedded (very deep inside the lion’s paw) compassion (sympathy, kindness of heart) gratitude (thanks, appreciation)

4. affection (friendliness, liking) Coliseum (the arena in Ancient Rome where games and executions were held; where the gladiators fought in front of huge crowds) symbol (where something or someone comes to represent an idea or value – e.g. a dove represents peace empathy (understanding, compassion)

5. Androcles and the Lion

6. Androcles and the Lion Androcles was a slave in ancient Rome in the time of the Emperor Tiberius. One day, Androcles escaped from his master and fled into the dense forests, hoping to find refuge and freedom.

7. Androcles and the Lion As he wandered through the wilderness, Androcles came suddenly upon a fierce lion with a thorn embedded deeply in its paw. Feeling compassion for the suffering animal, Androcles approached slowly, gaining the lion's trust with gentle words and soothing actions. He carefully removed the thorn from the lion’s paw, easing its pain.

8. One day, Androcles was caught by Roman soldiers and brought back to the city. He was sentenced to death for his act of escape. The day of his execution arrived, and he was thrown into the Coliseum, where a ferocious lion was released to attack him.

9. Androcles and the Lion To Androcles's surprise, the lion did not attack or harm him but rather showed gratitude and affection. The lion became his loyal friend, following him throughout the forest, protecting him from other wild animals and providing him with food.

10. Androcles and the Lion As the lion charged towards Androcles, he recognized his old companion. Instead of attacking, the lion approached Androcles, wagging its tail and expressing joy. The crowd watched in astonishment as Androcles embraced the lion. Instead of attacking, the lion approached Androcles, wagging its tail and expressing joy. The crowd roared with amazement as Androcles embraced the lion.

11. Androcles and the Lion Amazed by this remarkable display of loyalty and compassion, the Emperor Tiberius spared Androcles' life and granted him freedom. Androcles and the lion became a symbol of the power of kindness and the bond that can develop between humans and animals.

12. Androcles and the Lion The story of Androcles and the lion teaches us that even the fiercest of creatures can show gratitude and love when treated with kindness and compassion. It reminds us of the value of empathy and the potential for friendship that exists in the most unexpected places.

13. Questions: Q1. Narratives begin by telling us about the Who, Where and When of the story to come. In this Narrative, what does the first paragraph tell us about who is involved, and where and when does he story happen?

14. Questions: Q2. How does Androcles avoid being killed by the lion in the forest?

15. Questions: Q3. Find evidence of the bravery of Androcles in the narrative.