Vocab
ambitions (para 2)
desires
In paragraph 2, which phrase shows that Dawan considers not going to the City School even after her father finally agrees to let her go?
"almost changes her mind"
"The main character, Dawan, lives in a Thai village in the 1970s."
Fact or opinion?
Fact
"Dawan wins a scholarship but the adults around her do not want her to pursue her studies."
Fact or opinion?
Fact
put aside (para 3)
ignore, disregard
“Of course, Kwai was not so generous and kind when he first found out he did not win the scholarship.” (paragraph 3). What does Kwai do in the end which is generous and kind?
Kwai fights for Dawan in front of his father and supports her decision to take up the scholarship.
"We should treat boys and girls equally."
Fact or opinion?
Opinion
"Dawan's courage is admirable."
Fact or opinion?
Opinion
goes up against (para 4)
fights against
Give one example to show “Dawan’s perseverance and courage to fight for what she believes in” (paragraph 4).
She stands up against her father / mother / monk.
"Though Kwai is bitter because he did not win the scholarship, what matters is that he overcomes his negative emotions in the end to support his sister."
Fact or opinion?
Opinion
"Dawan does not stop trying to go to the City School despite all the challenges."
Fact or opinion?
Fact
mere (para 4)
"only" a schoolgirl
What is the key message of the text? (Options in worksheet)
Everyone should be given a chance to achieve their dreams, whether they are male or female.
bias (para 5)
prejudice
What is the order in which the main ideas of the text appear?
6, 1, 2, 5, 3, 4