18 Questions
What was the event that caused M. Hamel to write 'Vive La France!' on the blackboard?
The arrival of the Prussian troops
What was the significance of M. Hamel's gesture at the end of the lesson?
It was a signal for the students to leave
What was the atmosphere in the classroom during M. Hamel's last lesson?
Sad and nostalgic
What was the significance of the Prussian occupation in the story?
It caused the French people to feel occupied and oppressed
What does the quote 'When a people are enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they had the key to their prison' suggest about language?
Language is a key to freedom and identity
How did M. Hamel feel about the Prussian occupation?
He was deeply saddened and frustrated by it
What was the tone of the story during M. Hamel's last lesson?
Somber and melancholic
What does Franz's thought 'Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?' imply?
The occupation will try to control every aspect of life
What is an example of a linguistic minority in a state?
Punjabis in Bangalore
What is 'linguistic chauvinism'?
Excessive pride in one's language
What is unique about the English language?
It has words from many other languages
What does the sentence 'What a thunderclap these words were to me!' suggest about the words?
They were startling and unexpected
What is the result of conquerors taking away a territory's right to study or speak their own language?
Pain inflicted on the people
What is the purpose of the comprehension check at the end of each section in the unit?
To ensure pupils have understood the facts before moving on
What type of questions are at the end of the unit?
Inferential questions
Why is it important to discuss topics in small groups or pairs?
To relate to the realities of the society they live in
What is the suggested duration for each section of the unit?
Forty minutes
What is the focus of the sub-theme 'Student and teacher attitudes to learning and teaching'?
The importance of language in national identity
Explore the concept of linguistic human rights, constitutional guarantees for linguistic minorities in India, and the diversity of languages spoken by individuals. Understand the importance of language rights and their impact on society.
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