Introduction

To help you learn more the psyche

of the Saudi people, you have to
read Arab literature for you to
know that its literature reflects the
personality of her people and the
characteristics of her culture.
 Frequency Word List: Burger Match!
Directions: Each burger patty contains a word
from the literary selection Ali baba and the Forty
Thieves. In the table in the next slide are the
synonyms as well as the antonyms of the words.
Create your own veggie burger by matching the
word with its synonym and antonym. Write its
synonym on the upper bun while the antonym
on the lower bun. Work on this for three
minutes. Enjoy!
Note: The words in the table do NOT necessarily
match as listed.
 Synonyms Antonyms
1. Seal to close To open
2. awkward clumsy Graceful
3. Foil to stop To support
4. Apothecary pharmacy Cemetery
5. Impoverish bankrupt Rich
 QUESTIONS
1. Were you able to finish the activity on
time? If not, what stopped you from
pursuing?
2. What previous knowledge or encounter
helped you in arriving at your answers?
3. How many correct answers did you have?
4. In what specific ways do you think you
can help yourself improve your vocabulary
skills?
Task 1: Watching of
the selection ―
ALI BABA AND THE
FORTY THIEVES
Task 2: ALI BABA
CHARACTERS ON
T-CHART
 ABSTRACTION
1. As reflected in the story, what
were the distinctive traits of the
characters that made the story
interesting?
2. What is the lesson of the
story?
 Major Characters
Ali Baba demonstrates noble
characteristics of humility and
gratuity.
Morgiana was clever, strong,
resourceful and calm whenever she
faced danger.
Cassim was the greedy and envious
brother of Ali Baba
The tale offered many lessons about
loyalty and greediness.
Those who are careless lose everything.
Those who are clever prosper.
Greed can take over your sense of mind
with silly desires that usually don't come
true.
Don't let greed over come you. Because
it can make you do some horrible stuff
that you regret.
 FINAL TASKS
Plot Diagram Directions: Use the plot
diagram below to chart the plot of the
drama selection ―Ali Baba and the
Forty Thieves. In the spaces provided,
describe briefly the exposition,
conflict, to include in the rising action,
the key events that build toward the
climax of the selection.
 Quiz
1. Who is the clever, strong, resourceful maid of
Cassim?
2. Who is the character who demonstrates
noble characteristics of humility and gratuity
by getting his brother in the cave despite of
his greedy attitude?
3. Who is the brother of Ali Baba who is greedy
and died inside the cave?
4. Where did the forty thieves hide as their leader
enter the house of Ali Baba?
5. What is the password in order to open the cave?
6. A word which means to stop.
7. A word which means bankrupt.
8. A word which means pharmacy.
9. A word which means to close.
10. A word which means clumsy.