The Hunchback of Notre Dame

By: Victor Hugo

Grammar ReviewDisability is the (consequence,

consequences) of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, or some combination of (this,these). A disability may be present from birth , or may occur during a (persons, person’s) lifetime.

Idiom of the Day• On the ball- someone

understands the situation well.

Tagalog trans: naiintindihan ang sitwasyon

Vocabulary• Vagabond- adj. moving from place to

place without a fixed home.Synonyms: wander, nomadicAntonyms: fixed, permanentTag. Translation: palaboy

• bellow- v. to make a deep loud sound.Synonyms: roar, growlAntonyms: quiet, stillTagalog trans: sumigaw ng malakas

• taunt- n. a sarcastic challenge or insult.Synonyms: ridicule, mockeryAntonyms: conform, complimentTagalog trans: lait, uyam

A group of vagabonds who are on the ball bellowed to the young men who keep on taunting the blind child.

Hunchback

Objectives:

1. Infer a character’s values in a story.2. Exhibit respect and compassion for

person’s with disabilities (PWD’s) at all times.

3. Present a slogan, human tableau, poster and 3- minute role play about love and respect.

Victor Hugo(1802-1885)• He was a French poet,

novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. He is considered one of the greatest and best known French writers.

• He is also a visual artist, statesman, and human rights campaigner.

The Hunchback of Notre DameSummary

During the 1482 Festival of Fools in Paris, Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame, is elected the Pope of Fools for being the ugliest person in Paris. He is hoisted on a throne and paraded around Paris by the jeering mob.

Pierre Gringoire, a struggling poet and philosopher, tries unsuccessfully to get the crowd to watch his play instead of the parade. Archdeacon Claude Frollo appears and stops the parade and orders Quasimodo back to Notre Dame with him.

Looking for something to eat, Gringoire admires the graceful beauty of La Esmeralda, a gypsy street dancer, and decides to follow her home. After rounding a corner, she is suddenly attacked by Quasimodo and Frollo.

Gringoire rushes to help her but is knocked out by Quasimodo as Frollo runs away. The King's Archers, led by Phoebus arrive just in time and capture the hunchback. Later that night, a group of beggars and thieves are about to hang Gringoire when La Esmerelda comes forward and offers to save his life by "marrying" him for four years only.

Comprehension Questions

1.Who was Quasimodo ? Why was he is always at the bell tower of the cathedral?

2.What role was played by Esmeralda? By Phoebus?

1.If you were Quasimodo would you do the same to Esmeralda? Why? or Why not?

2.Cite a situation from the selection that is still true today.

Inferring a Character’s Values

• words• actions• thoughts and feelings• appearance• comments by other characters• direct comments by the narrator

1. Before he went over to the field to play ball, Josh milked the cows and fed the pigs. He also helped his older brother unload the bags of feed from the back of the pickup truck. After the game, Josh helped his dad repair the fence in the south pasture.

2. “Yes, I made an important medical discovery. But I couldn’t have done it without my team,” said Dr. Jones

3. Jeff studied his Philippine history notes every day for twenty minutes and got an A on the test.

Essential Questions

1.Why study short story?2.How to infer a character’s

values?