ELT below
Stage 1 below A1
This story by Mark Twain explores the saying: ‘The grass is always greener on the other side!’ A poor boy and a prince swop places with unforeseen consequences. Through the story, the reader empathises with the boys’ dilemma. They learn what it’s like to live in the shoes of the other and their eyes are opened to a new reality. In the end, readers see how the boys take up their own lives again... but with lives enriched by the experience and the lasting friendship which has grown between them.
Mark Twain The Prince and the Poor Boy
Mark Twain The Prince and the Poor Boy
Stage 1 below A1
A1
Mark Twain
The Prince and the Poor Boy Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
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In this reader you will find:
- Games and language activities - An audio recording of the story and the songs - A picture dictionary
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Respect for other people | Curiosity | Friendship
Look on the inside front cover to find out how to download the free audio files.
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CHAPTER 1: Tom goes to the palace
2 Tom is poor and Edward is rich.
Edward is the prince.
Listen to them singing.
I’ve got a dream. I hope it comes true. I want to be rich And famous too!
2
I’ve got a dream. I hope it comes true. I want a friend And to play games too!
3
3 One day Tom goes to the palace.
What a beautiful palace! Who are you? Go away!
4
But suddenly Edward sees Tom.
STOP! Come here, please!
5
4 Edward and Tom go to the living room in the
palace. Tom looks at the tables and the sofas and the armchairs and the paintings and the big bookcase.
6
Who’s that?
It’s my father.
7
CHAPTER 2: Changing clothes 5 Edward and Tom explore the palace.
Look at that cake!
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The kitchen is my favourite room!
Activity Pages 1 Use the words to label the pictures. Number the pictures in order.
Edward
A
B
clothes
palace cake
______________
______________
C
D
Tom guard
______________
______________
2 Circle the food that’s on the table. Draw the missing food. A
E
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C
B G F
H
D
3 Match and write. A
B
bed
bread sister
C D
brother E
egg
Tom’s got four 1 ________________s and four 2 ________________s. For dinner there’s some 3 ________________ and there are some 4 ________________ s. There’s one 5 ________________ for all the children. 4 Write T (true) or F (false). 1 The crown is on the king’s table. 2 Edward helps Tom and his family. 3 Tom is a poor boy again. 4 Tom and Edward are friends forever. 29