THE YOUNG VOICES

A Three-Minute Battle of Brilliant Ideas

JUSTICE

TOPIC OF THE DAY

GOD SEES THE

TRUTH BUT WAITSLeo Tolstoy

What is your idea about the story?

What do you want to know about the

story?

Meet the AUTHORLEO TOLSTOY(1828-1910)

One of the world’s greatest novelists, Leo Tolstoy is a Russian writer and moral philosopher. His writings profoundly influenced much of 20th century literature, and his moral teachings helped shaped the thinking of several important spiritual and political leaders. His masterpieces include War and Peace (1886) and Anna Karenina (1877).

Pick out the appropriate meaning of the highlighted words.

UNLOCKING OF DIFFICULTIES

Aksionov became riotous after he had too much to drink.

a. wildb. tamec. calmd. sleepy

His face and manner betrayed his fear.

a. coveredb. showedc. caughtd. damaged

All Aksionov’s mirth was gone; he spoke little and never.

a. sadnessb. peacefulnessc. happinessd. kindness

Aksionov’s wife was afraid her husband would go on a spree to drink away his troubles.

a. short timeb. extravagant activityc. hoteld. relaxing activity

When he learned that his wife also suspects him, he began to weep hardly.

a. laughb. jumpc. cryd. walk

READING THE STORY

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Who is Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov? Describe him.

Why was Aksionov blamed for the murder of a fellow merchant?

How did Aksionov feel when his own wife doubted his innocence?

Aksionov served 26 years imprisonment in Siberia. Why was he called “Grandfather,” and “The Saint.”?

Near the end of the story Makar Semyonich confessed his guilt. Do you think he deserved Aksionov’s forgiveness?Why or why not?

Who among the characters do you admire most? Why?

What positive values could a reader learn from this story?

Using ½ crosswise of writing paper complete the grid below. Describe each of the following characters.

Assignment

Aksionov Makar

Before imprisonmentDuring imprisonment

DIRECT AND ACT IT! As a

group create your own ending of the story. Write your own script, rehearse and be ready to present your performance to the class. Role play must take only 3-5 minutes.

ENRICHMENT