Exercise 1: Vocabulary
1. Fairest: (adjective)
Definition: Most beautiful or attractive in appearance.
Example: Snow White was considered the fairest princess in the land.
2. Jealousy:(noun)
Definition: A feeling of envy or resentment towards someone else’s possessions, qualities, or achievements.
Example: The wicked queen’s jealousy of Snow White’s beauty drove her to commit evil deeds.
3. Huntsman: (noun)
Definition: A person who hunts or a person hired to track and kill animals, usually for sport or to obtain food.
Example: The huntsman was ordered to take Snow White into the forest and kill her.
4. Illusion: (noun)
Definition: A false idea or belief, often based on misleading appearances or impressions.
Example: The queen was under the illusion that she was the fairest until she learned the truth.
5. Concocted: (verb)
Definition: To create or prepare something, especially by combining various ingredients.
Example: The wicked queen concocted a poisonous apple to harm Snow White.
6. Vulnerable: (adjective)
Definition: Susceptible to physical or emotional harm or attack; easily hurt or damaged.
Example: Snow White was vulnerable when she accepted the poisoned apple from the disguised queen.
7. Mesmerized: (verb)
Definition: To hold the attention or interest of someone in a compelling or hypnotic manner.
Example: The prince was mesmerized by Snow White’s beauty when he found her in the glass coffin.
8. Triumphed: (verb)
Definition: To achieve a great victory or success, typically after a struggle or challenge.
Example: Snow White’s kindness and love triumphed over the queen’s evil intentions.
9. Resilience: (noun)
Definition: The ability to recover or bounce back from adversity, challenges, or setbacks.
Example: Snow White’s resilience helped her endure the hardships she faced.
10. Legend: (noun)
Definition: A traditional story or narrative that is often based on historical events or figures and is widely regarded as true but not entirely verifiable.
Example: The tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became a legendary story of love and goodness prevailing over evil.
Exercise 2: Story
Once upon a time, in a distant land, there lived a beautiful princess named Snow White. She had skin as white as snow, lips as red as roses, and hair as black as ebony. But her stepmother, the wicked queen, couldn’t stand the thought of anyone being fairer than herself.
The queen would consult her magic mirror every day, asking, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” And every time, the mirror would reply, “You, my queen, are the fairest in the land.”
However, as Snow White grew older, the mirror’s answer changed. One day, it revealed that Snow White was now the fairest in the land, much to the queen’s rage. Consumed by jealousy, the queen devised a plan to get rid of Snow White once and for all.
She ordered a huntsman to take Snow White deep into the forest and kill her. The huntsman, overcome by sympathy for the young princess, couldn’t carry out the cruel deed and instead let Snow White escape into the woods.
Alone and frightened, Snow White stumbled upon a tiny cottage nestled deep in the forest. It belonged to seven dwarfs who worked tirelessly in the nearby mines. When they found Snow White, they were amazed by her beauty and kind nature. They welcomed her into their home with open arms.
Meanwhile, the wicked queen, still unaware that Snow White was alive, continued to believe she was the fairest in the land. But her illusion shattered when she discovered the truth from her magic mirror.
Driven by her wickedness, the queen disguised herself as an old hag and set out to seek revenge on Snow White. She concocted a poisoned apple, one that would put Snow White into a deep sleep from which she could never awaken.
When the queen arrived at the dwarfs’ cottage, she found Snow White all alone and vulnerable. Pretending to be a kind-hearted old woman, she offered Snow White the poisoned apple. Unaware of the danger, Snow White took a bite, and the poison took effect. She fell into a deep slumber, just as the queen had planned.
Heartbroken, the dwarfs returned to find Snow White seemingly lifeless. They couldn’t bear the thought of parting with her and decided to create a glass coffin for their beloved princess, keeping a constant vigil beside her.
One day, a prince passing through the forest came across Snow White’s glass coffin. He was mesmerized by her beauty and could not resist planting a gentle kiss on her lips. Miraculously, Snow White awakened from her slumber, for true love’s kiss had broken the queen’s spell.
Snow White and the prince were overjoyed to be reunited, and he asked her to be his bride. They invited the dwarfs to join them in the palace, where they would live happily ever after.
As for the wicked queen, her evil deeds caught up with her. She met a fitting end, and peace was restored in the land.
Snow White’s kindness and resilience, combined with the power of true love, had triumphed over darkness and brought about a happily ever after for all. And so, the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became a legend, reminding us that goodness and love will always prevail.
Exercise 3: Questions
1. Who is the main antagonist in the story, and what motivates her actions?
2. What kind of spell does the wicked queen cast on Snow White, and how is it broken?
3. How does Snow White end up living with the seven dwarfs, and what is her alias while living with them?
4. What significant role do the seven dwarfs play in the story?
5. What is the central message or moral of the story, as exemplified by Snow White’s character?
Exercise 4: Discussion
- Who are the main characters?
- What is the moral of the story?
- Do you have a similar story in your culture? How is it the same? How is it different?
- What did you like or dislike about the story?
