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Princess Diana :

 

“Only do what your heart tells you. Carry out a ran-dom act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

 

O. Henry

The Last Leaf

Kunger Secondary School

Gusmanova Zuhra Rashitovna

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	O. Henry

 

O.Henry (1862-1910) is  a well-known American short story writer. He had to earn his living from the age of fifteen and he educated himself with the help of friends.

  O.Henry knew people very well, especially the ordinary people of New York. Most of his stories are full of sympathy for them.

  O.Henry’s books are very popular among readers.

For discussion

     

  Study Questions

Recalling facts and understanding ideas

What were Sue and Johnsy?

When did they become friends?

What happened to Johnsy?

What did the doctor advise to Sue to do?

What was Behrman?

What did Berhman do that helped to save Johnsy’s life?

Interpreting

What saved Johnsy’s life?

Why did Berhman want to help the girls?

Why did Johnsy want to see the last leaf fall?

Extending

Why is the story called “The Last Leaf”?

What other name could be given to the story?

How do you feel about Berhman?

Have you ever met people like Berhman?

What would you do if you were Berhman or Sue?

  Many charity events are organized in the world.

  What is charity?

      - Charity is doing good things.

    - Charity is helping those who need our help and support. Etc.

What can you organize for charity?

        -    a fair;

- a concert;

 - a meeting with famous people;

 - an exhibition of our handmade things, etc.

O. Henry

The Last Leaf

Kunger Secondary School

Gusmanova Zuhra Rashitovna