Why do people

travel abroad?
Before Reading:
Activity 1
Have you ever thought of travelling abroad? What are the reasons why
people go abroad? Fill out the table and do what is asked.

Reasons why people travel abroad Short explanation why that reason is given
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Lesson 2

Si Tenggang’s Homecoming
Malaysian Poetry
Si Tenggang’s Homecoming
- Is about the reflections of Si Tenggang’s return to
his country after his travels around the world.

“When someone goes abroad for further

learning, he will always come back to his roots.”
About
the
Author

• A postcolonial poet
• One of the best bilingual (fluent in both English and Malay) Malaysian poets
• Known for his passionate quest for identity
How does travelling abroad allow
us to discover ourselves?
Read Si Tenggang’s Homecoming on page 239-242
During Reading:
Activity 2:
List down what the persona discovered in
himself after his travels
Changes in the persona after his travels:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
After Reading:
Activity 3:
Comprehension Questions
1. What are his reasons for travelling abroad?
2. Why do you think his fellowmen cannot understand the changes in
him when he returned home?
3. Does the persona regret his physical journey? Explain
4. What do you think are the sacrifices the persona made when he
went abroad?
5. Is the persona happy and fulfilled when he returned home after his
journey abroad? Explain.
Reflect upon:

“ The journey was a loyal teacher.”