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Sept 30, 2025
Lesson  8/20   45min

Hello Sasha,
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Hmwk: Finish  reading 
Chapter 8adnd do
worksheet

Quizlet 8
https://quizlet.com/1082560997/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-8-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=ecb4111c-19e6-4a17-9f45-e829d35bb55f

A. Matching (Word → Meaning)

  1. Gardener

 

  1. Splash

 

  1. Blame

 

  1. Nervous

 

  1. Bow


a) To say someone made a mistake
b) To bend forward politely
c) A person who takes care of plants
d) Drops of water or paint flying around
e) Feeling worried or afraid 1-c 2-d 3-a 4-e 5-b B. Fill-in-the-Blank

  1. The three gardeners_ were painting the roses red.

 

  1. Five said, “Seven jogged my elbow and made me _splash_ paint.”

 

  1. “That’s right, Five! Always lay the nervous__ on others!” said Seven.

                                                                      blame

  1. The Queen shouted that someone should have his head _cut__ off.

 

  1. The children came jumping _happily_ along in couples.


C. Comprehension Questions

  1. What color were the roses at first, and why were the gardeners painting them?

  2. They were white, because theu should be red.

 

  1. Who came first in the Queen’s procession?

  2. The army came first in the Queen’s procession.

 

  1. How did Alice feel when she saw the Queen?

  2. She was afraid.

 

  1. What was the White Rabbit doing when Alice saw him?

  2. He was part of the procession.

  3. ​

Sept 27 2025
Lesson  7/20   45min

Hello Sasha,
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Today  Chapter 8

Quizlet 8
 

Vocabulary List – Chapter VIII

Key Nouns

  • rose-tree – a tree or bush with roses

  • gardener – a person who takes care of plants

  • paint / brush – coloring liquid and the tool to apply it

  • Queen / King – rulers of a country

  • soldiers – people who fight in an army

  • clubs, diamonds, hearts – shapes from playing cards

  • royal children – sons and daughters of a king or queen

  • guests – visitors invited somewhere

  • White Rabbit – a main character, nervous and hurried

Key Verbs

  • paint – to cover something with color

  • splash – when drops of liquid fly everywhere

  • blame – say that someone is responsible for a mistake

  • chop off – cut off quickly (the Queen’s favorite punishment)

  • bow – bend forward as a sign of respect

Key Adjectives

  • curious – strange or unusual

  • flat – smooth and without height

  • merry / merrily – happy and cheerful

  • nervous – worried or afraid

  • hurried – done quickly

📝 Worksheet – Chapter VIII: The Queen’s Croquet-Ground

A. Matching (Word → Meaning)

  1. Gardener

  2. Splash

  3. Blame

  4. Nervous

  5. Bow

a) To say someone made a mistake
b) To bend forward politely
c) A person who takes care of plants
d) Drops of water or paint flying around
e) Feeling worried or afraid

B. Fill-in-the-Blank

  1. The three ________ were painting the roses red.

  2. Five said, “Seven jogged my elbow and made me ________ paint.”

  3. “That’s right, Five! Always lay the ________ on others!” said Seven.

  4. The Queen shouted that someone should have his head ________ off.

  5. The children came jumping ________ along in couples.

C. Comprehension Questions

  1. What color were the roses at first, and why were the gardeners painting them?

  2. Who came first in the Queen’s procession?

  3. How did Alice feel when she saw the Queen?

  4. What was the White Rabbit doing when Alice saw him?

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Sept 25 2025
Lesson  6/20   45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today discuss British
tea parties and do a 
worksheet for Chapter 7

Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/1078612037/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-7-flash-cards/?new

Worksheet – Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 7: A Mad Tea-Party

Part A – Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings:

  1. Dormouse

  2. Cup

  3. Uncomfortable

  4. Whisper

  5. Nonsense

  6. Crowded

a) To speak very quietly.
b) A small animal that often sleeps a lot.
c) Not feeling relaxed or at ease.
d) A small container used for drinking tea.
e) Too full of people or things.
f) Words or ideas that do not make sense.

Part B – Comprehension Questions

Answer in full sentences.

  1. Who does Alice meet at the tea-party table?

  2. Why does the Hatter say it is always tea-time?

  3. What riddle does the Hatter ask Alice?

  4. How does the Dormouse act during the tea-party?

  5. Why does Alice finally leave the tea-party?

Part C – True or False

Write T for true or F for false.

  1. The Dormouse tells a story while falling asleep.

  2. The Hatter and March Hare are kind and respectful to Alice.

  3. The tea-party never moves on to dinner because time has stopped.

  4. The Hatter answers his own riddle with a clever solution.

  5. Alice feels confused and unhappy at the tea-party.

Part D – Discussion Questions

Talk with a partner or write your own answer.

  1. Would you like to go to the Mad Tea-Party? Why or why not?

  2. How do you think Alice shows courage at the tea-party?

  3. Do you think Wonderland has rules, or is it all nonsense? Explain.

  4. What do you think Lewis Carroll wanted to show about time and conversation in this chapter?

Part E – Creative Activity

Draw the tea-party table. Include Alice, the Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse. Write a short sentence under each character to show what they are doing.

Sept 20, 2025
Lesson  5/20   45min

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Sept 18, 2025
Lesson  4/20   45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we will read Chapter 7

Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/1078612037/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-7-flash-cards/?new

Discussion questions

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  1. The Hatter, March Hare, and Dormouse are very rude to Alice. Why do you think Alice stays and talks with them for a while?

  2. The tea-party seems silly and confusing. Do you think it would be fun or frustrating to be there? Why?

  3. The Hatter asks a riddle that has no answer. What do you think is the point of asking such a riddle?

  4. How is Alice different from the other characters at the tea-party?

  5. If you were Alice, what would you have done at the tea-party? Would you have stayed or left sooner?

  6. What does this chapter show us about the strange "rules" in Wonderland?

  7. Do you think the Mad Tea-Party is meant to be funny, scary, or both? Explain.

 

Part A – Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings:

  1. Tea-party

  2. March Hare

  3. Mad

  4. Riddle

  5. Interrupt

a) To stop someone while they are talking.
b) A special time when friends drink tea together.
c) Crazy or foolish.
d) A question or puzzle that is tricky to answer.
e) A rabbit that appears in this story, often silly.

Part B – Comprehension Questions

Answer in full sentences.

  1. Who is sitting at the table when Alice arrives?

  2. Why does the Hatter say it is always tea-time?

  3. What riddle does the Hatter ask Alice?

  4. How does Alice feel about the tea-party?

  5. Why does Alice finally leave the table?

Part C – True or False

Write T for true or F for false.

  1. The Dormouse keeps falling asleep during the tea-party.

  2. The Hatter and March Hare are very polite to Alice.

  3. The Hatter asks Alice a riddle but does not give an answer.

  4. Alice enjoys the tea-party very much and stays a long time.

  5. The tea-party is full of nonsense and strange behavior.

Part D – Discussion / Writing

Choose one and write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences).

  1. Would you like to join the Mad Tea-Party? Why or why not?

  2. Do you think riddles without answers are fun or annoying? Explain.

  3. How would you feel if you were treated like Alice at the tea-party?

Part E – Creative Activity

Draw a picture of the Mad Tea-Party table. Add Alice, the Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse. Write one short sentence for each character to show what they are doing.

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Sept 16, 2025
Lesson  3/20   45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today you read Chapter 6 

Comprehension  quesitions

And, we talk about 
Lewis Carroll.

Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/1076983869/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-6-flash-cards/?new
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Part A: Understanding the Story (Short Answer)

  1. Who does Alice meet when she first comes to the house in this chapter?

  2. What is unusual about the way the Duchess’s cook behaves?

  3. Why is the baby sneezing all the time?

  4. What strange thing happens to the baby after Alice takes it outside?

  5. How does the Cheshire Cat behave when Alice asks it questions?

Part B: Vocabulary in Context (Match or Define)

  1. What does it mean when the text says the baby “vanished” into a pig?

    • a) It slowly changed

    • b) It disappeared suddenly

    • c) It ran away quickly

  2. The cook was acting “savage.” Which of these words is closest in meaning?

    • a) Gentle

    • b) Wild

    • c) Happy

  3. When the Cheshire Cat “grinned,” what did it do?

    • a) Frowned

    • b) Smiled widely

    • c) Laughed loudly

Part C: Discussion (Open-Ended)

  1. Do you think Alice was right to take the baby outside? Why or why not?

  2. The Cheshire Cat tells Alice that everyone in Wonderland is mad (crazy). What do you think he means by this? Do you agree?

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Discussion Questions – Chapter 6

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  1. What do you think of the Duchess? Is she a good or bad mother? Why?

  2. How would you describe the Cook’s behavior? Why do you think she throws things?

  3. Why do you think Lewis Carroll introduces the Cheshire Cat in this chapter?

  4. Do you trust the Cheshire Cat’s advice? Why or why not?

  5. Do you think Alice is brave when she talks to the Duchess and the Cat?

  6. About Events

  7. Why is the baby turned into a pig? What could this mean in the story?

  8. How does Alice react to the strange things in the house? What does this show about her personality?

  9. If you were Alice, would you have taken the baby outside? Why or why not?

  10. What is the funniest moment in this chapter for you? Why?

  11. What is the scariest or most disturbing moment?

  12. About Themes & Symbols

  13. The cook uses too much pepper, making everyone sneeze. What do you think the pepper might symbolize?

  14. The baby turns into a pig. What could this change suggest about children, families, or society?

  15. The Cheshire Cat says, “We’re all mad here.” What do you think this means?

  16. Do you think madness in Wonderland is positive (creative, fun) or negative (dangerous, confusing)?

  17. How does this chapter show the difference between adults and children?

  18. Personal Reflection

  19. Have you ever been in a situation where people around you acted strangely? How did you react?

  20. If you met the Cheshire Cat, what question would you ask it?

  21. Which character in this chapter reminds you of someone you know? Why?

  22. If you could change one thing about this chapter, what would it be?

  23. What lesson (if any) do you think readers can learn from this part of the story?

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll  go over your 5 discussion questions

Then we'll  do a Chapter 5  worksheet

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Sept 13, 2025
Lesson  2/20  45min

Part A – Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings:

  1. Caterpillar

  2. Mushroom

  3. Height

  4. Temper

  5. Advice

a) A plant with a stem and a round top, sometimes used for food.
b) How tall someone or something is.
c) Suggestions about what someone should do.
d) A small insect that later changes into a butterfly.
e) The way someone feels when angry or upset.

Part B – Comprehension Questions

Answer in complete sentences.

  1. Who does Alice meet sitting on a mushroom?

  2. What question does the Caterpillar ask Alice many times?

  3. How does Alice feel when she cannot answer clearly?

  4. What special property does the mushroom have?

  5. What lesson does Alice learn from this meeting?

Part C – True or False

Write T for true or F for false.

  1. The Caterpillar is very polite and friendly to Alice.

  2. Eating one side of the mushroom makes Alice grow taller.

  3. Eating the other side of the mushroom makes Alice smaller.

  4. Alice never tries eating the mushroom.

  5. The Caterpillar gives Alice important advice.

Part D – Discussion / Writing

Choose one of the following to write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences).

  1. Have you ever wished to be bigger or smaller like Alice? Why?

  2. Do you think the Caterpillar was a good teacher? Explain.

  3. If you could eat food that changed your size, what would you do?

Part E – Creative Activity

Draw a picture of Alice and the Caterpillar on the mushroom. Label the picture with at least three new vocabulary words.

 

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/1074873333/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-5-flash-cards/

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Discussion Questions

 

Discussion Questions – Chapter 5

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  1. Why is Alice upset when she talks to the Pigeon?

  2. The Pigeon calls Alice a “serpent.” Why does the Pigeon think this?

  3. Do you think Alice is patient in this chapter? Why or why not?

  4. What do you think Lewis Carroll is trying to show with the Caterpillar’s character?

  5. Would you like to meet the Caterpillar? Why or why not?

  6. If you could ask the Caterpillar one question, what would it be?

  7. Why do you think many animals in Alice in Wonderland can talk?

  8. How is the Caterpillar different from the White Rabbit or the Cheshire Cat?

  9. If you found a magic mushroom like Alice, what would you do with it?

  10. What lesson can we learn from Alice’s talk with the Caterpillar?

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll  go over your 5 discussion questions

Then we'll work on Chapter 5  together 

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Sept 11, 2025
Lesson  1/20  45min

Vocabulary

 

Caterpillar, a small insect that later becomes a butterfly
Hookah, a water pipe used for smoking
Mushroom, a soft, round plant that grows in damp places
Serpent, an old word for snake
Pigeon, a kind of bird often found in cities
Pea, a small round green seed that is eaten as a vegetable
Height, how tall something or someone is
Silence, a state of being completely quiet
Advice, ideas or suggestions about what someone should do
Identity, who or what someone is
Recite, to say something from memory
Impatient, not able to wait calmly
Offended, feeling upset because of something rude or unkind
Stern, serious and strict
Uneasy, uncomfortable or worried
Sulkily, in an angry or unhappy way without talking much
Temper, a state of feeling angry easily
Ridiculous, very silly or unreasonable
Familiar, something you know well or have seen before
Nibble, to eat something with small bites

 

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/1074873333/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-5-flash-cards/

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Discussion Questions

 

Discussion Questions – Chapter 5

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  1. What is the first question the Caterpillar asks Alice? Why is it important?

  2. How does Alice feel when she talks to the Caterpillar?

  3. Do you think the Caterpillar is polite or rude? Why?

  4. Why is Alice confused about who she is?

  5. Have you ever felt different after growing or changing?

  6. What happens when Alice eats from one side of the mushroom?

  7. What happens when Alice eats from the other side of the mushroom?

  8. Why do you think the mushroom is important in the story?

  9. How would you feel if you could grow or shrink whenever you wanted?

  10. Do you think the Caterpillar gives Alice good advice? Why or why not?

  11. Why is Alice upset when she talks to the Pigeon?

  12. The Pigeon calls Alice a “serpent.” Why does the Pigeon think this?

  13. Do you think Alice is patient in this chapter? Why or why not?

  14. What do you think Lewis Carroll is trying to show with the Caterpillar’s character?

  15. Would you like to meet the Caterpillar? Why or why not?

  16. If you could ask the Caterpillar one question, what would it be?

  17. Why do you think many animals in Alice in Wonderland can talk?

  18. How is the Caterpillar different from the White Rabbit or the Cheshire Cat?

  19. If you found a magic mushroom like Alice, what would you do with it?

  20. What lesson can we learn from Alice’s talk with the Caterpillar?

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Sept 9, 2025
Lesson  20/20  45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll continue our reading and discussion of 
Lewis Carroll's  book
Alic in Wonderland
Vocabulary for Chapter 4
​https://quizlet.com/1072401335/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-4-flash-cards/?new

Worksheet – Chapter 4: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill

Part A: Vocabulary

Match the words with their definitions.

  1. Servant          g

  2. Belongings    i

  3. Enormous     b

  4. Chimney        d

  5. Pebbles           f

  6. Escape            c

  7. Panic               h

  8. Curious           e

  9. Command       j

  10. Relief               a

Definitions:
a) To feel safe and calm again after being worried
b) Very, very big
c) To get away or break free
d) A tall, narrow part of a house for smoke
e) Feeling a strong wish to know or learn something
f) Small stones
g) A person who works for someone else
h) Sudden strong fear
i) Things that someone owns
j) An order given with authority

Part B: Comprehension Questions

Answer in complete sentences.

  1. Who does the White Rabbit mistake Alice for?

  2. He mistakes Alice for Mary Ann, his servant.

  3. Why does Alice go into the Rabbit’s house? 

  4. Alice goes into the Rabbit's house because he commanded to do oit.

  5. What happens when Alice drinks from the bottle in the house?

  6. She got very big. 

  7. How does she get stuck inside?

  8. She was very big and her foot went out the door.

  9. What plan do the animals make to get Alice out?

  10. They plan to burn the house down.

  11. What happens when Bill the Lizard goes down the chimney?

  12. Alice she sneezes him out.

  13. What do the pebbles thrown through the window turn into?

  14. They turn into cakes.

  15. How does Alice finally escape from the Rabbit’s house?

  16. She ate the cakes and got / became smaller and ran away.

  17. How does she feel once she is free?

  18. She felt tired and shocked. 

Part C: Creative Thinking

  1. Imagine you grew as large as Alice did in the Rabbit’s house. What problems would you face?

  2. I would /I would have  the problem of not being able to get out/ of being too big to go out the door.

  3. The Rabbit mistakes Alice for his servant, Mary Ann. Write a short note from “Mary Ann” explaining what she thinks about being confused with Alice.

  4. Dear Mr. Rabbit, That blond girl is not me. Her name is Alice, but if you want another servant, Alice might be interested.

  5. Alice shrinks after eating the cakes. If you could change your size, what would you do as a very small person?

  6. I don't know what I would do. I twould be dangerous, and I would try to get bigger.

Part D: Language Play

  1. Write two sentences using the word grow. 1. Children grow very fast.  2. Plants cant' grow without water and the sun.

  2. Write two sentences using the word shrink. 1. My pullover has shrunk. 2. Why do pullovers shrink?

  3. Write one sentence with the word panic. 1. My friend used to have panic attacks. 2. How does panic feel?

  4. Write one sentence with the word relief.  You can relieve the pain of your headache with an aspirin.

  5. Pain relief 

Part E: Discussion Questions

Talk about these questions with a partner or in a group.

  1. Do you think the Rabbit was fair in the way he treated Alice? Why or why not?

  2. Why do you think Alice keeps drinking or eating things, even though she knows they will change her size?

  3. What do you think Bill the Lizard felt when he was pushed down the chimney?

  4. If you were one of the animals outside the house, would you help the Rabbit or Alice? Why?

  5. What lesson, if any, do you think Alice learns in this chapter?

  6. ​

Homework  https://quizlet.com/1073687300/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-5-flash-cards/

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll continue our reading and discussion of 
Lewis Carroll's  book
Alic in Wonderland
Vocabulary for Chapter 3

https://quizlet.com/1072374925/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-3-flash-cards/?new

​

Sept 6, 2025
Lesson  19/20  45min

Match each word with the correct definition.

  1. Assembled

  2. Solemnly

  3. Thimble

  4. Absurd

  5. Caucus-race

  6. Sensation

Definitions:
a) Ridiculous; unreasonable
b) A nonsense race with no clear beginning or end
c) Gathered together in one place
d) A strong feeling or reaction among a group
e) A small protective cap worn on the finger when sewing
f) Seriously; with importance

Part B: Comprehension Questions

Answer in complete sentences.

  1. How did the animals and birds try to get dry after leaving the pool?

  2. What was unusual about the Dodo’s “Caucus-race”?

  3. Why did Alice give out sweets and her thimble?

  4. How did Alice misunderstand the Mouse’s “long tale”?

  5. Why did the other animals leave when Alice mentioned Dinah?

Part C: Creative Thinking

  1. Imagine you were part of the “Caucus-race.” Describe how you would feel about a race with no rules and everyone winning.

  2. Write your own short “nonsense race” with silly rules.

Part D: Word Play

The Mouse says it has a “long tale,” and Alice imagines it as a “long tail.”

  • Think of two more examples of words that sound the same but mean different things (homophones). Write a sentence for each pair.

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Sept 4, 2025
Lesson  18/20  45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll continue our reading and discussion of 
Lewis Carroll's  book
Alic in Wonderland
Vocabulary for Chapter 3

https://quizlet.com/1071569525/alice-in-wonderland-2-flash-cards/?new
 

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Sept 2, 2025
Lesson  17/20  45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll continue our reading and discussion of 
Lewis Carroll's  book
Alic in Wonderland
Vocabulary for Chapter 1
Quizlet

https://quizlet.com/1069809149/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-1-flash-cards/?new
 

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Aug 30, 2025
Lesson  16/20  45min

Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll begin our reading and discussion of 
Lewis Carroll's  book
Alic in Wonderland
Vocabulary for Chapter 1
Quizlet

https://quizlet.com/1069809149/alice-in-wonderland-chapter-1-flash-cards/?new
 

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Hello Sasha,
​​
Today we'll continue talking
about singing in groups and
how it makes people happy.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1712/171224-singing.html

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Alleluia = Praise ye the Lord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNigRL9B_4s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IUwyaC4BDk

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GE0t8gTQ0zk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLndO_9N9f8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgaQV6PDsrs

Aug 28, 2025
Lesson  15/20  45min

Aug 26, 2025
Lesson  14/20  45min

Hello Sasha,

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We will finish:

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​https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2508/250821-map-of-africa.html

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Aug 23, 2025
Lesson  13/20 45min

Hello Sasha,

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Africa calls for map to show continent's true size ​

​https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2508/250821-map-of-africa.html

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The True Size.com

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