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Question
Turn the story into a play as a group activity and present the scenes in the classroom.
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Solution
(Curtain opens) The lion is seen pacing back and forth in deep thought.
| Lion: | Hmmm, I think it's time I've got courtiers Guard for myself. (Calls his guards.) Tell the fox, the leopard, and the vulture to meet me at once. |
| Guard: | Yes, Your Majesty! |
| Fox, Leopard, Vulture: | Our salute to the King of Kings! (all bow down) |
| Lion: | Mr. Fox, you are known for your wisdom. You shall be my advisor from now on. |
| Mr.Fox: | elated) As you say, Your Majesty! |
| Lion: | And you... Mr. Leopard, I am impressed by your alertness. You are swift of the foot too. You shall be my bodyguard. |
| Mr. Leopard: | (humbly) I shall be happy to serve you, Your Majesty! |
| Lion: | (gesturing) And dear Vulture, you fly high above. I appoint you as my messenger. |
| Mr. Vulture: | I am honoured, Your Majesty! |
| Mr. Vulture: | O great king! I have seen a camel in the desert not far away. I think it will be a good idea for you to taste camel meat. |
| Lion: | (looking at his other advisers) What do you say? (Mr. Fox & Mr. Leopard not wanting to show ignorance.) |
| Mr. Fox & Mr. Leopard: | We don't mind. But since the vulture has suggested let him lead. We shall humbly follow. |
| King: | Oh! It's too hot to bear. My paws are burning. |
| King: | (not able to bear the pain) Stop! We shall return. |
| Mr. Vulture: | (m "thought) If we return, I will not be able to eat the king. I must stop him from returning. "Your Majesty! If you want we shall rest''. |
| Mr.Fox: | O king! We are far away from the forest. Let us continue towards the desert. |
| King: | I cannot walk anymore. |
| Mr. Leopard: | (thinking to himself) I wish I could run away from here. |
| Fox: | Let me ask for help. (leaps towards the desert) (in the desert...) |
(Students can continue the play in this manner.)
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