The Last Lesson By Alphonse Daudet Topic 1

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day? Franz was expected to be prepared with his lessons on participles. But he never knew a word about them. Hence he feared a scolding from M. Hamel, his French teacher.

What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that Franz noticed that the school was extremely silent and quiet like a Sunday morning. The classmates had occupied the benches which were usually lay vacant M. Hamel, the French teacher was pacing up and down with his terrible iron ruler under his arm; and was wearing the best of his attire, a green coat, frilled shirt and a black silk cap, all embroidered which he used to wear on special occasion of the school.

What had been put up on the bulletin board? On the bulletin board of the town hall Orders from Berlin had been put up That next day onwards instead of French, German will be taught in schools of Alsace and Lorraine Because Russians had overpowered these two districts of France.

What changes did the order from Berlin caused in the school that day? The order from Berlin had brought about a sea-change in the attitude of the people of Alsace towards their language and country People had gathered in the classroom, they were filled with gloom, girth and repentance There was an atmosphere of dismay at school The elders of the village like the old Hauser, the former Mayor, former post master had occupied the last benches which usually remain vacant Seemed all had come to pay tribute to Mr. M. Hamel, for his forty years of devoted service

How did Franz’s feelings about Mr. Hamel and school change? M. Hamel’s announcement that it was the last day to teach French came as a thunderclap to Franz. He repented for not learning his French lessons and wasting his time, seeking bird’s egg, sliding on the saar, watching the Prussian soldiers drill The books and bags which were a nuisance now became his friends and possessions He and the villagers started understanding what M. Hamel taught.

Assignment Answer the following questions: What were the orders from Berlin? And why? How did Franz spend his time? Why did Franz resist going to school that day? Who were the people who attanded M. Hamel’s Class?

Letter of Enquiry Topic-2

Model Example You are Rohit/ Rohini, residing at 24 -D, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi. Write a letter to the Director, Avon Polytechnic, Delhi University, New Delhi, enquiring about the admission procedure and other details of the college.

24 -D, Malviya Nagar, N ew Delhi. Date: The Director, Avon Polytechnic, Delhi University, New Delhi Sir Sub: Enquiry for Admission This is to state that I have appeared for my class XII CBSE Board examinations, I desire to seek admission in your prestigious college. Kindly furnish the following details: 1. Branches or streams offered 2. Faculty 3. Class size 4. Duration 5. Fee Structure I am enclosing a self addressed envelope for despatching your brochure if possible. Also inform if hostel facilities are available Hoping for an early response Yours faithfully Sign Rohit/ Rohini

Assignment You are Mahesh/ Mani, a resident of, 15, Palika Apartments, New Delhi. Write a letter to the Principal, Gyan Bharti Public School, Noida, Enquiring about the details if the school for the admission of your younger brother in the primary classes. Invent necessary details.

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