The Innocent PunishmentA Hindi Story by Maitreyee Patki

Lesson Aims:To understand why it is important to have all the facts before drawing a conclusion

Lesson Objectives:Identify and use examples of alliterationWrite a story modelled on the original; including a twist and examples of alliteration

Thinking Points What happened at the end of the story?

Were you surprised by the twist?

Can you think of any other stories that have twists at the end?

What do you think the moral of this story might be?

Alliteration Alliteration is when the first letter or sound of a

word is repeatedFor example:

Sam saw a swimmer in the sea

Or, from the story:

“The royal courtroom was buzzing with conversation as Akbar’s advisors awaited the arrival of their Emperor”

Alliteration Why do you think writers use alliteration?

Can you think of some examples of your own?

A Twist in the Tale

In “The Innocent Punishment” there is a twist at the end of the story.

Why do you think the writer wrote the story in this way?

A Twist in the Tale

Your task is to write a story of your own

It should have a twist at the end to keep your reader guessing!

Try and use at least one example of alliteration

Your story could have a wise advisor, or something completely different!

Writing your story

Who is your main character?

Where is your story set?

When do the events take place?

What will happen to your main character?

Remember to include a twist!

Think about…

The Wise Advisor Why was he wise?

What might have happened if he hadn’t been there?

What can we learn from this story?