AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 2

THEME ACTIVITY

Where does the story lead me to?

Aim
1. To identify the themes within the novel 2. T To match textual evidence with the appropriate themes 40 minutes

Materials
1. Worksheet 2 1 2. Text

Steps

Each student is to be given worksheet 2 Students are asked to match the textual evidence with the appropriate themes

Notes
This lesson could be done in pairs.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

WORKSHEET 2

Where does the story lead me to?

Read and match the textual evidence to the adjective words representing the themes in the novel.

Determination

Phileas wanted to make sure Aouda was comfortable and had everything she needed. (Chapter 9) Nonsense, youre not in the way at all. It is our pleasure to have you along on our trip. Please book three cabins on the Carnatic... (Chapter 10)

Disciplined

Today is Wednesday, October 2. I will be back in this room at eight forty-five p.m. on Saturday, December 21, or else my money belongs to you! (Chapter 2) Today is only October twenty-second. The steamer doesnt leave for Hong Kong until the twenty-fifth. Will make it to Culcutta yet (Chapter 6) Phileas timed his life by this clock which has the hours, the minutes, the seconds, the days, the months and the years.(Chapter 1)

Patience

Kindness

He has a system for everything (Chapter 1)

He said quietly, Well, well just have to take another boat then... (Chapter 11) Phileas was still calm, even though this delay meant he would surely lose his bet. (Chapter 10)

The brief descriptions in the boxes portray the qualities in Phileas Fogg, the main character in the novel. Fill in the boxes on the left with the appropriate themes. You may refer to the previous exercise that you have done.

He wants all chores to be carried out in perfect timing.

He carried out his tasks confidently.

He does not panic easily if things do not go his way.

He wants everyone who travels with him to be comfortable and safe. He is also always willing to help anyone.