a) 1. Mahabharata - an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of a war between two rival families
2. Author - a person who writes books, stories, or articles
3. Suffering - the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
4. Urgent - requiring immediate action or attention
5. Deadline - a time or date by which something must be completed
6. Rehearsal - a practice or preparation for a performance or presentation
7. Expert - a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of a particular subject
8. Scholar - a person who has studied a subject in great detail and is highly knowledgeable about it
Exploring The Mahabharata: A Journey Through History and Culture
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📝 Vocabulary
📚 Word Bank
A. Mahabharata
B. Author
C. Suffering
D. Urgent
E. Deadline
F. Rehearsal
G. Expert
H. Scholar
B. Author
C. Suffering
D. Urgent
E. Deadline
F. Rehearsal
G. Expert
H. Scholar
🔤 Fill-in-the-gap Exercise
c) Fill-in-gap exercise with word bank:
1. The _______ is an ancient Indian epic poem.
2. The _______ of the book had a unique perspective on the war.
3. The soldiers experienced great _______ during the war.
4. We need to finish this project by the _______ or we will be late.
5. The actors had a _______ every day to prepare for their performance.
6. He is an _______ in the field of history.
7. The _______ was invited to give a lecture at the university.
8. The young girl was a _______ and had read hundreds of books on the subject.
1. The _______ is an ancient Indian epic poem.
2. The _______ of the book had a unique perspective on the war.
3. The soldiers experienced great _______ during the war.
4. We need to finish this project by the _______ or we will be late.
5. The actors had a _______ every day to prepare for their performance.
6. He is an _______ in the field of history.
7. The _______ was invited to give a lecture at the university.
8. The young girl was a _______ and had read hundreds of books on the subject.
🔤 Grammar
1. Present Continuous Tense: "We are calling on us to come and join them."
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an action or situation that is happening right now or in the near future. In this sentence, the author is talking about a request that is happening at the present moment.
2. Past Simple Tense: "We fixed a date."
The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about a specific action that was completed in the past.
3. Modal Verb: "I must meet him."
Modal verbs are used to express obligation or necessity. In this sentence, the author is expressing a strong desire or need to meet the scholar.
4. Reported Speech: "He said there's somebody you must meet here."
Reported speech is used to report what someone else has said. In this sentence, the author is reporting what their friend said about the scholar they must meet.
5. Past Perfect Tense: "And then it was ten years of work and after that came [The Mahabharata]."
The past perfect tense is used to talk about an action that was completed before another action in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about the ten years of work that were completed before The Mahabharata was created.
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an action or situation that is happening right now or in the near future. In this sentence, the author is talking about a request that is happening at the present moment.
2. Past Simple Tense: "We fixed a date."
The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about a specific action that was completed in the past.
3. Modal Verb: "I must meet him."
Modal verbs are used to express obligation or necessity. In this sentence, the author is expressing a strong desire or need to meet the scholar.
4. Reported Speech: "He said there's somebody you must meet here."
Reported speech is used to report what someone else has said. In this sentence, the author is reporting what their friend said about the scholar they must meet.
5. Past Perfect Tense: "And then it was ten years of work and after that came [The Mahabharata]."
The past perfect tense is used to talk about an action that was completed before another action in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about the ten years of work that were completed before The Mahabharata was created.
👂 Listening
1. What was the main focus of the author's work in England?
2. How did the group of collaborators come together to create The Mahabharata?
3. What was the basic technique used during lunch breaks in rehearsals?
4. Who did the author meet in Paris that helped to shape their understanding of The Mahabharata?
5. How long did it take for the author to complete The Mahabharata?
2. How did the group of collaborators come together to create The Mahabharata?
3. What was the basic technique used during lunch breaks in rehearsals?
4. Who did the author meet in Paris that helped to shape their understanding of The Mahabharata?
5. How long did it take for the author to complete The Mahabharata?
🎯 Activity
Divide the class into groups of 4-5 students and assign each group a different scene from The Mahabharata. Have them read the scene and discuss the main characters, their relationships, and the central conflict of the scene. Then, have each group present their scene to the class and explain its significance in the overall story. After all groups have presented, have a class discussion about the themes and messages of The Mahabharata.
📚 Homework
Write a short essay (250-300 words) about the impact of The Mahabharata on Indian culture and society. Include examples from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
✅ Assessment
Answer key:
1. The war in Vietnam and its effects on the people.
2. They came together through collaboration and inviting different people to share their experiences.
3. They invited different people to give their experiences of the Vietnam War.
4. Philippe Lavastine, a scholar and expert on Indian culture.
5. Ten years.
1. The war in Vietnam and its effects on the people.
2. They came together through collaboration and inviting different people to share their experiences.
3. They invited different people to give their experiences of the Vietnam War.
4. Philippe Lavastine, a scholar and expert on Indian culture.
5. Ten years.
🔚 Closing
In this lesson, we learned about the discovery and creation of The Mahabharata, an important and influential epic poem from India. We explored new vocabulary related to the story and discussed the author's journey and inspiration for creating it. We also practiced listening and comprehension skills, as well as learned about grammar points such as the present continuous tense and reported speech. Through a group activity and homework assignment, we further delved into the themes and impact of The Mahabharata on Indian culture and society.
📄 Complete Lesson Content
1. TITLE: Exploring The Mahabharata: A Journey Through History and Culture
2. LEVEL: B2/C1
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. Mahabharata - an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of a war between two rival families
2. Author - a person who writes books, stories, or articles
3. Suffering - the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
4. Urgent - requiring immediate action or attention
5. Deadline - a time or date by which something must be completed
6. Rehearsal - a practice or preparation for a performance or presentation
7. Expert - a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of a particular subject
8. Scholar - a person who has studied a subject in great detail and is highly knowledgeable about it
b) WORD BANK:
A. Mahabharata
B. Author
C. Suffering
D. Urgent
E. Deadline
F. Rehearsal
G. Expert
H. Scholar
c) Fill-in-gap exercise with word bank:
1. The _______ is an ancient Indian epic poem.
2. The _______ of the book had a unique perspective on the war.
3. The soldiers experienced great _______ during the war.
4. We need to finish this project by the _______ or we will be late.
5. The actors had a _______ every day to prepare for their performance.
6. He is an _______ in the field of history.
7. The _______ was invited to give a lecture at the university.
8. The young girl was a _______ and had read hundreds of books on the subject.
4. LISTENING:
1. What was the main focus of the author's work in England?
2. How did the group of collaborators come together to create The Mahabharata?
3. What was the basic technique used during lunch breaks in rehearsals?
4. Who did the author meet in Paris that helped to shape their understanding of The Mahabharata?
5. How long did it take for the author to complete The Mahabharata?
5. GRAMMAR:
1. Present Continuous Tense: "We are calling on us to come and join them."
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an action or situation that is happening right now or in the near future. In this sentence, the author is talking about a request that is happening at the present moment.
2. Past Simple Tense: "We fixed a date."
The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about a specific action that was completed in the past.
3. Modal Verb: "I must meet him."
Modal verbs are used to express obligation or necessity. In this sentence, the author is expressing a strong desire or need to meet the scholar.
4. Reported Speech: "He said there's somebody you must meet here."
Reported speech is used to report what someone else has said. In this sentence, the author is reporting what their friend said about the scholar they must meet.
5. Past Perfect Tense: "And then it was ten years of work and after that came [The Mahabharata]."
The past perfect tense is used to talk about an action that was completed before another action in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about the ten years of work that were completed before The Mahabharata was created.
6. ACTIVITY:
Divide the class into groups of 4-5 students and assign each group a different scene from The Mahabharata. Have them read the scene and discuss the main characters, their relationships, and the central conflict of the scene. Then, have each group present their scene to the class and explain its significance in the overall story. After all groups have presented, have a class discussion about the themes and messages of The Mahabharata.
7. HOMEWORK:
Write a short essay (250-300 words) about the impact of The Mahabharata on Indian culture and society. Include examples from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Answer key:
1. The war in Vietnam and its effects on the people.
2. They came together through collaboration and inviting different people to share their experiences.
3. They invited different people to give their experiences of the Vietnam War.
4. Philippe Lavastine, a scholar and expert on Indian culture.
5. Ten years.
9. CLOSING:
In this lesson, we learned about the discovery and creation of The Mahabharata, an important and influential epic poem from India. We explored new vocabulary related to the story and discussed the author's journey and inspiration for creating it. We also practiced listening and comprehension skills, as well as learned about grammar points such as the present continuous tense and reported speech. Through a group activity and homework assignment, we further delved into the themes and impact of The Mahabharata on Indian culture and society.
2. LEVEL: B2/C1
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. Mahabharata - an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of a war between two rival families
2. Author - a person who writes books, stories, or articles
3. Suffering - the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
4. Urgent - requiring immediate action or attention
5. Deadline - a time or date by which something must be completed
6. Rehearsal - a practice or preparation for a performance or presentation
7. Expert - a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of a particular subject
8. Scholar - a person who has studied a subject in great detail and is highly knowledgeable about it
b) WORD BANK:
A. Mahabharata
B. Author
C. Suffering
D. Urgent
E. Deadline
F. Rehearsal
G. Expert
H. Scholar
c) Fill-in-gap exercise with word bank:
1. The _______ is an ancient Indian epic poem.
2. The _______ of the book had a unique perspective on the war.
3. The soldiers experienced great _______ during the war.
4. We need to finish this project by the _______ or we will be late.
5. The actors had a _______ every day to prepare for their performance.
6. He is an _______ in the field of history.
7. The _______ was invited to give a lecture at the university.
8. The young girl was a _______ and had read hundreds of books on the subject.
4. LISTENING:
1. What was the main focus of the author's work in England?
2. How did the group of collaborators come together to create The Mahabharata?
3. What was the basic technique used during lunch breaks in rehearsals?
4. Who did the author meet in Paris that helped to shape their understanding of The Mahabharata?
5. How long did it take for the author to complete The Mahabharata?
5. GRAMMAR:
1. Present Continuous Tense: "We are calling on us to come and join them."
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an action or situation that is happening right now or in the near future. In this sentence, the author is talking about a request that is happening at the present moment.
2. Past Simple Tense: "We fixed a date."
The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about a specific action that was completed in the past.
3. Modal Verb: "I must meet him."
Modal verbs are used to express obligation or necessity. In this sentence, the author is expressing a strong desire or need to meet the scholar.
4. Reported Speech: "He said there's somebody you must meet here."
Reported speech is used to report what someone else has said. In this sentence, the author is reporting what their friend said about the scholar they must meet.
5. Past Perfect Tense: "And then it was ten years of work and after that came [The Mahabharata]."
The past perfect tense is used to talk about an action that was completed before another action in the past. In this sentence, the author is talking about the ten years of work that were completed before The Mahabharata was created.
6. ACTIVITY:
Divide the class into groups of 4-5 students and assign each group a different scene from The Mahabharata. Have them read the scene and discuss the main characters, their relationships, and the central conflict of the scene. Then, have each group present their scene to the class and explain its significance in the overall story. After all groups have presented, have a class discussion about the themes and messages of The Mahabharata.
7. HOMEWORK:
Write a short essay (250-300 words) about the impact of The Mahabharata on Indian culture and society. Include examples from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Answer key:
1. The war in Vietnam and its effects on the people.
2. They came together through collaboration and inviting different people to share their experiences.
3. They invited different people to give their experiences of the Vietnam War.
4. Philippe Lavastine, a scholar and expert on Indian culture.
5. Ten years.
9. CLOSING:
In this lesson, we learned about the discovery and creation of The Mahabharata, an important and influential epic poem from India. We explored new vocabulary related to the story and discussed the author's journey and inspiration for creating it. We also practiced listening and comprehension skills, as well as learned about grammar points such as the present continuous tense and reported speech. Through a group activity and homework assignment, we further delved into the themes and impact of The Mahabharata on Indian culture and society.