Activities
Learning Activities
Can you remember what
happens in Thief
Regrets? Try this
exercise - without looking back
at the text.
Vocabulary
This
crossword uses some
of the words you read in the story.
Writing
1.
You are Pan. Write your diary entries for the week of
the robbery.
2. Write Pan's first three
messages to the thief. Explain why you need your bag
back. Try not to be angry!
Discuss
There have been a lot of comments in response to this
story. Here are a few:
The
thief realized his mistake
People doesn't must judge.I think everybody deserves an opportunity The thief committed a mistake but he regretted stealing her and he wanted to change. He needs urgent help. Mmm I don't know. I think a person never change |
2. Imagine you are the judge trying this case. Do you let the thief go free? Why/Why not?
Discuss in small groups
Classroom activities
1. The thief goes on trial for the robbery.
- Pan is a witness for the defence (defense) - she does not want Pan to go to prison.
- The prosecutor argues that this is thief's third robbery like this. He does not believe the thief really regrets the robbery.
Role play the scene in groups:
Possible roles: Pan, the thief, prosecution lawyer, defence/defense lawyer, judge.
Research/Project
This story happens in a city called Shandong, China. Can you find out the following
1. Where is Shandong? Can you find it on a map?
2. What is its population?
3. Which products does Shandong Province produce?
4. What is its climate?
5. Name one other interesting fact about Shandong.
Debate
Debate this statement or motion: 'Prison is the only effective way to deter crime.'
Teaching notes how to organise a debate
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