Short Story for beginners

Page2 The Father of Insects There was a little boy who liked to observe everything around him. His family was so poor that he grew up in his grandparents’ home. His grandparents’ house had many animals for him to play with. What he loved best was to observe the insects and plants in the forest. While the boy watched insects such as butterflies, dung beetles, and grasshoppers, he began to develop a love for and interest in nature. The boy grew into a man and became a teacher. He taught children and studied insects at the same time. He observed insects’ behavior and recorded his observations. So he learned new facts that existing entomologists didn’t know. Therefore, he wrote 10 books, called Entomological Souvenirs, over 30 years. The boy who told us about the mysterious world of insects was Jean-Henri Fabre, the Father of Insects. Page2

Page 3 Key word: observe [ uhb-ZURV ] Verb /əb 'zɜːrv/ to take note of or detect something, especially while carrying out a scientific study Example: Doctors observed the girl's condition for two days following the accident.

Page 4 insect [ IN-sekt ] Noun / ˈɪnsɛkt/ a very small animal with six legs His desk is covered with insects. My sister screams whenever she sees insects. She has been studying insects for over 20 years. The insects in this part of the country are very large. Page4

Page5 dung beetle Noun /dʌŋ ˈbitəl/ an insect that rolls balls of dung on which it feeds A dung beetle can move dung 250 times heavier than itself. My sister saw a dung beetle and started screaming.

Page 6 entomologist [ en-tuh-MOL-uh-jist ] Noun / ˌɛntə ˈmɑl ə ʤəst/ someone who studies insects My grandfather was an entomologist and he taught me all about insects. I've liked insects ever since I was a kid, so I became an entomologist

Page 8 Born: December 22, 1823, in France Died: October 11, 1915, in France Occupation: Entomologist and author Best Known For: His popular books on insects, Entomological Souvenirs Nickname: The Father of Insects, the Poet of Insects What is Fabre best known for? He is most famous for Entomological Souvenirs. This series has 10 books. Why does he have his nicknames? He had a constant passion for insects during his life. So he is called the Father of the Father of Insects. And he has another nickname: the Poet of Insects. He wrote about the habits of insects like fun stories in his books.

Page 10 ATERIALS Daily News EngooMaterialsElementary Reading Series The Father of Insects 4 Intermediate Exercise 1 Get Ready Answer the questions and then read the cartoon with your teacher. Have you ever collected insects? What is your favorite insect? Exercise 2 Guess Who? Fill in the blanks to complete the text. I was born in France. I was an entomologist. My nickname is the Father of Insects. I liked to watch (1) during my life. Give an answer that fits in blank 1 Exercise 3 The Father of Insects Listen and repeat after your teacher. Key Words observe Verb insect Noun dung beetle Noun entomologist Noun ˌɛntəˈmɑləʤəst someone who studies insects My grandfather was an entomologist and he taught me all about insects. I've liked insects ever since I was a kid, so I became an entomologist. The Father of Insects There was a little boy who liked to observe everything around him. His family was so poor that he grew up in his grandparents’ home. His grandparents’ house had many animals for him to play with. What he loved best was to observe the insects and plants in the forest. While the boy watched insects such as butterflies, dung beetles, and grasshoppers, he began to develop a love for and interest in nature. The boy grew into a man and became a teacher. He taught children and studied insects at the same time. He observed insects’ behavior and recorded his observations. So he learned new facts that existing entomologists didn’t know. Therefore, he wrote 10 books, called Entomological Souvenirs, over 30 years. The boy who told us about the mysterious world of insects was Jean-Henri Fabre, the Father of Insects. Exercise 4 Reading Check-Up 1 Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences. This story is about . how to observe insects who the Father of Insects was why Fabre became a teacher when Fabre was a little boy The boy Fabre watched insects such as and dung beetles. rabbits butterflies pine trees whales Fabre’s family was so poor that he in his grandparents’ home. watched visited taught grew up Exercise 5 Reading Check-Up 2 Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences. The boy liked to everything around him. observe teach Fabre grew into a man and became a pilot teacher He learned new facts that existing didn’t know. entomologists musicians Wise Saying Listen and repeat after your teacher. Keep the habit of observing. You can learn so much. - Jean-Henri Fabre Exercise 6 Short Biography Born: December 22, 1823, in France Died: October 11, 1915, in France Occupation: Entomologist and author Best Known For: His popular books on insects, Entomological Souvenirs Nickname: The Father of Insects, the Poet of Insects What is Fabre best known for? He is most famous for Entomological Souvenirs. This series has 10 books. Why does he have his nicknames? He had a constant passion for insects during his life. So he is called the Father of (1). And he has another nickname: the Poet of Insects. He wrote about the habits of insects like fun stories in his books. Give an answer that fits in blank 1 Exercise 7 Summary Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences. There was a little boy who liked to observe everything around him. He grew up in his insects home. He loved to observe the behavior and plants in the forest. The boy grew into a man and became a teacher. He taught children and studied insects at the same time. He observed insects’ grandparents and recorded his observations. Therefore, he wrote 10 books, called Entomological Souvenirs, over 30 years. He was Jean-Henry Fabre, the Father of Insects.