Charlie's Mother Day 2

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education

Expected Learning Outcomes

I WILL BE ABLE TO:

• know more about Charlie Chaplin and his mother.
• state the role played by mothers in their children's life.
• enjoy the animated version of the text.
• answer factual and inferential questions based on the text.

Did you know?

Charlie Chaplin won the Honorary Oscar in the year 1972. Such was his contribution to his field that he received a 12-minute standing ovation from the audience, which is still the longest standing ovation in Oscar history.

Despite limited resources, how did Hannah make sure that her children were always happy?

Little Charlie lived with his mother and brother Sydney in a small shabby room.
Choose the antonym of 'shabby'.

1. inferior
2. immaculate
3. dingy
4. grungy

What were the things that had a great impact on Charlie Chaplin in his role as an entertainer?

There just wasn't enough money for even their most basic needs.
The pronoun 'their' refers to:

List few instances from the extract which suggest that Charlie Chaplin and his family lived in poverty.

Sydney did a number of odd jobs.
The phrase 'odd jobs' implies:

I remember him leading me by the hand.
The pronouns "I" and "him" refer to __________.

What qualities do you think Charlie Chaplin exhibited as a comedian/actor?

What were some of the harsh realities Charlie Chaplin learnt about the entertainment world, during his tenure with Lancashire Lads?

Why do you think that Charlie was heartbroken when his mother was admitted to a mental institution?

Charlie and his mother often did stage shows together.

1. True
2. False

Chaplin's health had declined to the point that he needed constant care.

 On 25 December 1977, Chaplin died at home after suffering a stroke in his sleep. 

He was 88 years old. The funeral, on 27 December, was a small and private Anglican ceremony, according to his wishes.

Share your takeaways from Hannah and Charlie Chaplin's life.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
Now I CAN:
# share more about Charlie Chaplin and his mother.
# state the role played by mothers in their children's life.
# answer factual and inferential questions based on the text.

1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. I need some help.
4. Not sure