Course Module
A. PRE-ACTIVITIES

1. Introduce No Poverty
2. Explore the Back and Front Cover
3. Meet the Author

B. MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. Read and Enjoy the Story
2. Bring Out Your Voice
3. Reflect on Your Feelings
4. Activate Your Vocabulary

C. EXTRA ACTIVITY

Module 1 - No Poverty

1. Introduce No Poverty

Begin by thinking about what it means to be poor or unlucky or living as an orphan. Then, try to answer these questions:

1. Do you still have complete parents?
2. Do you know anyone orphan?
3. Can you imagine the feeling of wanting something but you do not have money to buy it?
4. Do you know any country which still lives in poverty?

Note: “Sharing is Caring, giving to the poor will make you rich”

2. Explore the Back and Front Cover

Go to the link to explore the book: The Suitcase
Start by examining the front cover of “The Suitcase”. Pay attention to the details of the image and title. Notice the color and the pictures on it and describe it:

Front Cover

Front Cover Exploration Questions:

  1. Look at the pictures and words. What do you see?
  2. Look at the pictures and words. What do you see?
  3. Based on the cover, guess what could the story be about!
  4. Does the front cover show anything about poverty?
  5. Based on the cover, What events or characters do you expect?
  6. Guess how the story might include a theme about poverty!
Back Cover

Back Cover Exploration Questions:

 

  1. Look at the pictures and words. What kinds of information do you get?
  2. What was the original language of the book?
  3. Can you identify the symbol/logo on the back cover? What does it refer to?
  4. Do you have a similar suitcase at home?
  5. When do you use it?
  6. What do you keep in the suitcase?

3. Meet the Author

Before you read further start by reading a brief introduction about the author. You can discuss the following questions in groups and find the answer.

  1. Who wrote the book “The Suitcase”?
  2. From the name, is the author Indonesian? Where is the Author from?
  3. Have you ever read another book by the same author?
  4. Search for the Author’s name on the internet. What information do you find?

1. Read and Enjoy the Story

Now, you will listen as your teacher or a classmate reads the story aloud, or you will read it yourself. Explore the book further by clicking on the book link. Pay close attentio to the pictures and answer these following questions:

Orientation Questions:
1. How many Characters are there in the story?
2. What Kind of person is Lawzi?

3. What are the people talking about?
4. Where are they?

Complication Questions:
1. What problem did Lawzi face?
2. What did Lawzi do to solve his problem?
3. Why couldn’t Lawzi buy a new costume?

4. Look at the picture. Why is Lawzi worried and sad?
5. What did Lawzi find in the suitcase?
6. Whose suitcase, was it?
7. Who are Gogo and Mkhulu?
8. What do you think of Gogo and Mkhulu?

Resolution Questions:

1. Is the dance competition only for boys?
2. How did Lawzi solve his problem?
3. Is it a happy ending story?
4. Who is Lawzi’s biggest supporter?

2. Bring Out Your Voice

In this activity, you will reflect on the story and relate it to your own life. Discuss or write what you think about these questions:
1. Why doesn’t Lawzi buy new clothes for the dance competition?
2. If you were Lawzi, what would you do?
3. Where do you think Lawzi’s parents are?

3. Reflect on Your Feeling

After reading the story, take a moment to reflect on your feelings and thoughts:
Personal Response:
1. How do you feel after reading the story about Lawzi? (Click on emoticons to show how you feel, like happy, sad, or surprised.)

 

2. What do you like about the story?
3. What don’t you like from the story?

Personal Evaluation:
1. What can you learn from the story?
Personal Action:
1. If you were Lawzi’s friend, what would you do?
2. What would you do to share and care for friends?

4. Activate Your Vocabulary

As you read the book, you will find new words that you never heard before, some words that you ever heard but did not know the meaning of, words that you ever heard and know the meaning of, and some words that you know and you ever use the words in sentences and utterances. You can download the HeKU Table and start making lists of the words.

HeKU Table

Never Heard (NH)Ever Heard, but Don’t Know (EHD)Ever Heard and Know (EHK)Ever Heard, Know and Use (EHKU)

Vocabulary Exercises

After learning some new words, test your vocabulary mastery and work on this exercise.

Choose the correct word from the options provided to fill in the blanks or answer the questions.

1. Which word means “to inquire or seek information”?
a) Alter
b) Ask
c) Answer
d) Away

2. What is the word for “to start something”?
a) Bath
b) Beam
c) Begin
d) Believe

3. A contest or race between two or more people is called a ________.
a) Cry
b) Clothing
c) Chair
d) Competition

4. When you choose or make up your mind about something, you ________.
a) Dance
b) Draw
c) Decide
d) Design

5. The ability to perceive light and colors is due to your ________.
a) Ear
b) Eye
c) Excitement
d) Either

6. What word describes the feeling of being exactly the right size or shape?
a) Finger
b) Fit
c) Fine
d) Fashion

7. If someone does something in a bad-tempered way, they do it ________.
a) Quickly
b) Proudly
c) Grumpily
d) Stylishly

8. Which word refers to a piece of clothing worn on the head?
a) Hat
b) Headband
c) Helmet
d) Hairpin

9. A small space to hang clothes is called a ________.
a) Chair
b) Closet
c) Wardrobe
d) Room

10. Which word describes feeling happy or satisfied with someone’s achievements?
a) Perfect
b) Proud
c) Pump
d) Pumpkins

11. If you want to propose or recommend something, which word would you use?
a) Struggle
b) Star
c) Sniff
d) Suggest

12. Something that is at the very best level or position is called the ________.
a) Top
b) Try
c) Tip
d) Test

13. To laugh is to express happiness or amusement. What is the word for this?
a) Lie
b) Long
c) Laugh
d) Light

14. The word that means to act quickly is ________.
a) Quietly
b) Quickly
c) Quest
d) Question

15. To say something in response to a question or statement is to ________.
a) Ripe
b) Raise
c) Ride
d) Reply

16. Which word is another term for “clothing”?
a) Contest
b) Cry
c) Clothing
d) Chair

17. When you’re uncertain about something but need to confirm, you can say you’re ________.
a) Star
b) Street
c) Sure
d) Stress

18. What word describes sewing-related activities or materials?
a) Show
b) Size
c) Street
d) Sewing

19. Which word means “to attempt to do something”?
a) Try
b) Top
c) Tip
d) Tough

20. A piece of clothing, especially one worn over a shirt, is called a ________.
a) Vest
b) Vane
c) Value
d) View

  • Create a unique costume that is made of recycled products (plastic bags, detergent packs, used papers, etc).
  • Write the procedure for how you make the costume and describe its concept.
  • Perform the costume in front of the class and explain how you create it.
  • Take group photos of you and your classmates wearing the costumes, and post the photos on your social media.