Module 6: Section C - Literature: Moments (Supplementary Reader)

This section covers various short stories exploring themes of human nature, character development, and universal truths, providing critical analyses and vocabulary to support student understanding.

Moments Chapters

This section introduces 'Moments', a supplementary reader filled with short stories exploring human experiences, emphasizing character analysis, themes, and vocabulary.

The Lost Child (By Mulk Raj Anand)

The Lost Child is a heart-wrenching tale illustrating a child's innocence and attachment to parental love, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds over material desires.

The Adventures Of Toto (By Ruskin Bond)

This section details a humorous tale about a mischievous monkey named Toto and his chaotic adventures with Grandfather and the family.

Iswaran The Storyteller (By R. K. Narayan)

This section discusses 'Iswaran the Storyteller,' focusing on the interactions between Mahendra and Iswaran, highlighting the impact of storytelling and imagination on reality.

In The Kingdom Of Fools (By A.k. Ramanujan)

The story narrates the paradoxical events in a kingdom governed by foolishness, where a wise guru saves his disciple from the absurd justice of the king.

The Happy Prince (By Oscar Wilde)

In 'The Happy Prince', a statue of a once-happy prince learns about the suffering of his people and sacrifices his riches to help them, reflecting true compassion and selflessness.

The Last Leaf (By O. Henry)

The Last Leaf is a poignant story of hope and sacrifice, centered on a sick artist named Johnsy who believes she will die when the last leaf falls from a vine outside her window.

A House Is Not A Home (By Zan Gaudioso)

The story revolves around a teenage boy's feelings of loss, alienation, and eventual recovery after devastating events that lead him to discover the true meaning of home.

The Beggar (By Anton Chekhov)

The story narrates the transformation of Lushkoff, a beggar, through the compassion of a cook, Olga, who plays a pivotal role in his redemption.

Moments Assessment & Review

This section provides a detailed overview of assessment strategies and review practices for understanding the stories in the 'Moments' supplementary reader.

Short Answer Question Strategies For Moments

This section focuses on effective strategies for answering short answer questions related to 'Moments' literature.

Long Answer Question Strategies For Moments (Theme, Plot, Character)

This section outlines strategies for answering long answer questions focusing on themes, plot, and character analysis in literary texts.