ALIBABA AND

THE FORTY
THIEVES
Directions: Each burger patty contains a
word from the literary selection Alibaba
and the Forty Thieves. In the table below
are the synonyms as well as the antonyms
of the words. Create your own veggie
burger by matching the word with its
synonym and antonym. Write its synonym
on the upper bun while the antonym on
WORK ON THIS FOR THREE
MINUTES. ENJOY!

Note: The words in the

table do NOT necessarily
match as listed.
 QUESTIONS
1. Were you able to finish the activity
on time? If not, what stopped you
from pursuing?
2. What previous knowledge or
encounter helped you in arriving at
your answers?
3. How many correct answers did you
have?
TASK 2: ALI BABA CHARACTERS ON
T-CHART
Directions: Enumerate both the
major and the minor characters in the
selection.
Write the name of the character at the
center. At its right, write his good
qualities
while at his left write his bad qualities.
 BAD
CHARACTERS GOOD
NAM
QUALITIES QUALITIES
ES
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WATCH & LEARN

“ALIBABA AND THE

FORTY THIEVES”
DISCUSSION
Ali Baba demonstrates noble
characteristics of humility and
gratuity.
Morgiana was clever, strong,
resourceful and calm whenever
she faced
danger.
ANALYSIS
1. At the start of this lesson, what were
your initial feelings and ideas about it?
Did you like story? Was it exciting or too
predictable? How did you find its
ending?
2. The magic words ―Open, Sesame
and ―Close, Sesame‖ that seal the
cave of treasures have become popular
3. How were Ali Baba and
Cassim’s lives different? Which of
these two characters do you
prefer? Explain your answer and
cite instances in the story that
support your choice of character.
4. How is each of these themes –
greed, loyalty and bravery shown
As reflected in the story,
what were the distinctive
traits of the characters
that made the story
interesting?
What is the moral lesson
 PLOT DIAGRAM
Directions: Use the plot
diagram below to chart the plot
of the drama selection―Ali
Baba and the Forty Thieves. In
the spaces provided, describe
briefly the exposition, conflict,
to include in the rising action,
the key events that build