Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Rikki-tikki-tavi

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Lesson Standards

9.1.A

7.2(B)

9.2.A

7.9(F)

9.3.A

7.7(A)

9.6.A

7.6(H)

7.6(E)

7.6(D)

7.6(C)

7.5(D)

Language Objective

I will engage in discussions, peer collaboration, and written analysis to improve their English language skills, specifically focusing on vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking.

Learning Intention

Today, we will dive into 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' by Rudyard Kipling to explore its themes and literary techniques.

Success Criteria

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to identify key themes, analyze characters, and understand how the author uses literary devices.

Bell Ringer

• As you watch,
• What are your initial reactions to the video?
• What do you think it represents?

Introduction

“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is one of the most famous tales from The Jungle Book, a collection of short stories published in 1894 by English author Rudyard Kipling. Set in India, the stories in The Jungle Book feature animal characters with anthropomorphic traits and are intended to be read as fables, each illustrating a moral lesson. Scholars point out the importance of reading Kipling’s work with a critical eye. Kipling wrote during the colonial period when the British used force to establish control over India and other foreign lands, justifying their rule by claiming their superiority. This historical context can help readers identify implicit bias and prejudice in the writing of Kipling and other British authors of this time period. In this story, Rikki-tikki-tavi is a courageous young mongoose adopted as a pet by a British family living in 19th-century colonial India. Watch StudySync Video

Introduction

Now that we have watched the Intro video,

• How do the images, words, and music in this video make you feel?
• What kind of story are you going to read? How do you know?

For Example: I see snakes in the video preview. Snakes make me think of danger. So, I can infer that the characters might find themselves in a dangerous situation.

Vocabulary

consolation: something that makes someone feel less disappointed or less sad

cultivated: prepared and used for growing crops

immensely: to a great or vast extent

providence: divine protection; destiny

sensible: having or showing good judgment and sense

Summary

Set in nineteenth century colonial India, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is a tale of a mongoose who saves an English family from a cobra attack. After a flood washes Rikki-tikki into the family’s garden, he befriends them and sleeps in their son Teddy’s bed, far from predatory snakes. After Rikki-tikki confronts Nag and Nagaina, the cobras who live in the garden, the two snakes plot to murder the family and the mongoose. Nag hides in the bathroom, but Rikki-tikki leaps on Nag and bites him, holding him down until the boy’s father shoots him. Determined to get revenge, Nagaina sneaks up on Teddy the next day during breakfast. Rikki-tikki lures Nagaina away from Teddy using an egg from her nest. After a fierce confrontation, Nagaina flees, but he follows her into her hole. Later, he emerges to proclaim that Nagaina is no more. The family and garden animals rejoice in the mongoose’s victory.

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Assignment

• Make an inference on what each part of the plot is. Then, find a quote to support your inference. You will find a quote from the text to support your response.
• Exposition
• Inciting Incident
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution

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