Let's have fun reading together presented at the ETRC by Vera Chilari, English teacher at "Gh. Asachi" Lyceum.

1. Let’s have fun reading together Vera Chilari ETRC 2011

2. HAPPINESS

4. Once upon a time there lived a king ,whose name was Midas. Midas was very fond of gold, he loved it better than anything else in the world except his daughter Delia. Midas spent the days counting his money. One day a wizard named Nandan appeared in front of him and said:”Midas, you are the richest man in the world. You have everything you can wish for.But are you really happy?”

5. No I am not. I shall never be happy until everything I touch becomes gold.” “I can make a spell to that your hands touch becomes gold. Think whatever you want it or not, ”said Nandan. ….

6. Think: What was his favourite activity? What was the meaning of happiness for Midas? Predict what happened next…

7. Money, money 1 penny, 2 pennies, 3 pennies, 4 pennies, 5 pennies Make a … nickel. 6 pennies, 7 pennies, 8 pennies, 9 pennies, 10 pennies Make a … dime. 2 dimes and a nickel make a …quarter. And 4 quarters make a … dollar And a dollar is 100 cents each time. Let’s go faster …

8. Main characters: Midas- the king Delia - the princess Nandan - the wizard

9. Old Gollop- the father of the river Gijam Stray- Mida’s dog Wuzzleflump- the old witch

10. Mumboo- the baby dragon Ackerbachus- Wuzzleflump’s cat Biffpot- the butler

11. synonyms Charming- Beg – Strapping – Cuddle – Foresee – Madness – Desire – Real – Obstacle – Rich – Certain – Spell – Sharp – Mix – Competition – Kill – Naughty – Shout – Puzzling – Eager – Rush – Toad – ADORABLE PLEAD Well-built hug predict insanity wish true barrier wealthy sure conjuration pointed stir contest murder cheeky yell riddling keen hurry frog

12. Ring = chuckle= Chase= stare= Meat = loom= Hard = myriad= Wicked = Worried = Unpleasant = Reply= Bony= Scared= Halfwit= Nourishment= Frolic= Awe= Radiant= To leap= Flourishing= Under= Being= Call A quiet laugh hunt goggle flesh appear difficult Extremely numerous evil anxious nasty answer skinny frightened idiot food caper respect beaming To spring prospering below existence

13. Fill in the spaces, use the clues . The last letter of one word is the first letter of the next word 1.noun A precious yellow metal GOLD 2 noun A strong wish ------ 3.verb To consume food --- 4.verb To use the mind in an active way ----- 5. verb To touch with the lips to show love ---- 6. adj. To be certain ---- 7.verb Finish --- 8 proper noun. The king’s daughter ------ 9.noun An upper limb of the human body --- 10. adj. Mentally ill --- 11. noun King Midas had a child -------- 12. adj. Having a lot of money ---- 13. adj. Characteristic of people ----- 14. adv. Not ever ----- 15. noun A long, flowing body of water ----- 16. verb Come back ------ 17. proper noun The wizards name ------ 18. noun A word by which a person is known ---- 19. noun pl. Two organs on the face that are used for seeing ---- 20. adj. Making no sound ------ 21. adj. Opposite for short ---- 22. adj. Not big little desire eat think kiss sure end Delia arm mad daughter rich human never river return Nandan name eyes silent tall

14. transformers 1. Begin with the word gold 2. Change one letter to spell the past tense of tell ---- 3. Change one letter to form a word meaning the money Paid for the use of a road or bridge ---- 4. Drop two letters to form a preposition -- 5. Add a vowel to the end to create a part of the body --- 6. Add a letter to form the past tense of tear ---- Begin with the word wish 1. Change a letter to form a verb meaning an activity you do in the bathroom ---- 2. Change a letter to spell an insect ---- 3. Change a letter to form a word for :”at the last …. ” ---- 4. Drop a letter to spell Engl. Am for petrol --- 5. Drop two consonants to spell an article - 6. Add two consonants to the end to create a verb --- told toll to toe tore wash wasp gasp gas a add

15. A letter to Nandan Dear Nandan, Summer is coming. I know it is your favourite season .I am looking forward to your visit. I am writing to ask if you would like to make some of my dreams true: First of all………………………………………………………………. As well……………………………………………………………………… Finally……………………………………………………………………….. I have been a good……………….this school year , so I think I deserve these presents. Three good things I have done are: 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3…………………….............................................................................. I would be glad if you could come. As a reward I will give you ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Thank you in anticipation, I am very excited. Signed………………..

16. WRITE THE KEY WORDS AND THE MORAL OF THE STORY DRAW WHAT YOU IMAGINED WHILE READING WHAT DID YOU FEEL WHILE READING GIVE ANOTHER TITLE

17. Write the moral of the story Plan an original story about an animal that learned a lesson about kindness. Use the story map to plan your own story. Characters ………. …….. Settings …… ….. moral Solution ………… ……….. Problem ………… ……….

18. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR…. IT JUST MIGHT COME TRUE!