4.4 Donald's diary - day 3  (Page 2/3)

Well – to cut a long story short, Anton told Cyril himself. He admitted taking the game. He apologised, returned the game to Anton and they both went to explain the situation to our teacher. The problem is solved!! I am so glad because I knew I could not remain silent any longer.

Thank you, Dad – I knew you would help! I am so thankful for such understanding parents. I know I can discuss all my problems with them. I am also thankful for having such super friends. Tomorrow I am spending the day with Anton and Cyril. Now I am so sleepy! Goodnight!

• Read these questions and discuss them in the class.
• Then write your own answers.

1. What kind of person is Donald? Give your reasons.

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2. Why is it a good idea to discuss your problems with your parents?

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3. Discuss why Donald felt guilty?

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4. What are your feelings about the way Donald handled his problem?

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5. Would you have done the same or would you have handled the problem differently?

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• Write a story about a quarrel you and your best friend had.
• Give it a title.

(First part) Tell us about your friend – Why do you like him/her? What do you do together? etc.

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(Middle part) Tell us why you quarrelled; how you felt; how your friend felt; etc.

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(Last part). Tell us how you became friends again; how you feel now; what you and your friend are going to do to remain best friends; etc.

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• Read through the sentences you wrote. Check on capital letters, full stops, commas and spelling.

• Re-write your story as correctly as you can.
• Ask them to comment on your story.