11.1.1 Discuss in a group and list the different types of stories or books (such as mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, drama, folktale or short story) you have read. In pairs/groups, ask and answer the following questions.

দলে আলোচনা করে তোমার পড়া বিভিন্ন প্রকারের গল্প অথবা বই (যেমন, রহস্য গল্প, ফ্যান্টাসি, ঐতিহাসিক কথাসাহিত্য, নাটক, লোককথা বা ছোটগল্প) এর একটি তালিকা তৈরি করো। জোড়ায় বা দলে নিচের প্রশ্নগুলো আলোচনা করো।

a) Which story book have you read recently? 

b) What type/types of books do you like to read usually? 

c) Which feature(s) of that text like plot, characters, theme attracts you the most? 

d) Have you read any story, play or poem that inspires you? If yes, what is that and how did it inspire you? 

e) Which story, play or poem you want to suggest to your friends for reading, and why?

11.2.1 Read the following conversation between two friends of Class 9 on their reading various texts.

বিভিন্ন প্রকারের text পাঠ সংক্রান্ত নবম শ্রেণির দুই বন্ধুর কথোপকথনটি পড়ো।

Sima: Hello Rima, good to see you. Last night, while I was going through my personal reading journal where I took notes after reading any favourite books. I found that I've been exploring texts from various types or genres. I wonder how fascinating each one is, gripping a unique experience!

Rima : Absolutely, Sima! Every book takes us on a different journey, like entering new worlds. Mysteries, for example, keep me on the edge of my seat, trying to solve the puzzle alongside the characters.

Sima : Mystery books are great, but have you tried fantasy? It sparks my imagination, allowing me to escape to magical realms filled with epic adventures and mythical creatures.

Rima: Oh, I love fantasy too! The way authors create imaginary worlds and the escapism they offer are simply enchanting. It's like believing in magic and being transported to a place where anything is possible.

Sima: And, historical fiction is like stepping back in time, experiencing different eras firsthand. It combines real events with captivating storytelling, making history come alive.

Rima: Absolutely! Historical fiction adds authenticity and helps us understand different periods and cultures through a storyline. It's like living history through the eyes of fictional characters,

Sima : Don't forget about drama and plays! They offer a unique form of storytelling, with intense emotions and complex relationships unfolding right before our eyes.

Rima: Yes, seeing a play performed live is an exhilarating experience. The presence of actors and the energy in the room make the written word come alive.

Sima: Reading texts from different genres broadens our horizons, evokes diverse emotions, and offers unique perspectives.

Rima: Absolutely, Sima. Let's keep exploring and embracing the wonders of different genres. Happy reading, and may our bookshelves be filled with diverse texts that enrich our lives with knowledge, imagination, and inspiration!

Now, in pairs, ask and answer the following questions. Later, share your answer in the class.

Questions

a. Is the conversation connected with your reading books? 

b. What are the various types of texts Sima and Rima discussed? 

c. What have you read recently?

d. How many types of texts do you read? List them. 

e. What, to your mind, are the benefits of reading various types of books?

11.2.2 Now, let's read the following conversation between Sima and Rima to know about different types of texts and their significances in our lives.

বিভিন্ন প্রকারের text এবং আমাদের জীবনে তাদের গুরুত্ব সম্পর্কে জানার জন্য সীমা এবং রীমার মধ্যে নিচের কথোপকথনটি পড়ো।

Sima: Hello Rima, good to see you. Last night, while I was going through my personal reading journal where I took notes after reading any favourite books. I found that I've been exploring texts from various types or genres. I wonder how fascinating each one is, gripping a unique experience!

Rima: Absolutely, Sima! Every book takes us on a different journey, like entering new worlds. Mysteries, for example, keep me on the edge of my seat, trying to solve the puzzle alongside the characters.

Sima: Mystery books are great, but have you tried fantasy? It sparks my imagination, allowing me to escape to magical realms filled with epic adventures and mythical creatures.

Rima: Oh, I love fantasy too! The way authors create imaginary worlds and the escapism they offer are simply enchanting. It's like believing in magic and being transported to a place where anything is possible.

Sima: And, historical fiction is like stepping back in time, experiencing different eras firsthand. It combines real events with captivating storytelling, making history come alive.

Rima: Absolutely! Historical fiction adds authenticity and helps us understand different periods and cultures through a storyline. It's like living history through the eyes of fictional characters.

Sima: Don't forget about drama and plays! They offer a unique form of storytelling, with intense emotions and complex relationships unfolding right before our eyes.

Rima: Yes, seeing a play performed live is an exhilarating experience. The presence of actors and the energy in the room make the written word come alive.

Sima: Reading texts from different genres broadens our horizons, evokes diverse emotions, and offers unique perspectives.

Rima: Absolutely, Sima. Let's keep exploring and embracing the wonders of different genres. Happy reading, and may our bookshelves be filled with diverse texts that enrich our lives with knowledge, imagination, and inspiration!

Read the conversation again and fill in each column of the following grid with required information from the conversation. One is done for you.

11.2.3 Now, read the following genres of texts and fill in the grid that follows with the required information from the texts. Later, share your responses with the class.

নিচে দেওয়া বিভিন্ন ধরণের text-গুলো পড়ো এবং প্রয়োজনীয় তথ্য দিয়ে পরের সারণিটি পূরণ করো। শ্রেণিতে তোমার উত্তরগুলো শেয়ার করো।

Text A

In the sleepy town of Elmwood, a precious artifact vanished overnight from the local museum. The Golden Key, said to possess mystical powers, had been the town's prized possession for generations. Detective Emma Scott was called to unravel the mystery.

As Emma delved into the investigation, she discovered a hidden network of suspects. The enigmatic curator, Mr. Thornfield, appeared nervous, while the eccentric historian, Dr. Mallory, seemed oddly excited. The young artist, Lily Williams, had a reputation for her obsession with ancient artifacts.

With each clue, the mystery deepened. Emma followed a trail of cryptic symbols that led her to an abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town. There, she uncovered a secret chamber, concealed beneath layers of dust and cobwebs.

Inside the chamber. Emma found the Golden Key, tucked away in a velvet-lined box. But who was the culprit? As Emma confronted the suspects, she uncovered a web of deception, jealousy, and greed.

In a dramatic reveal, Emma identified the true thief. The motive, it turned out, was far from what she had expected. The stolen artifact held a personal significance that would forever change the lives of the townspeople.

With the mystery solved, Elmwood breathed a sigh of relief, and Emma became the hero of the town, forever known as the detective who unraveled the secrets of the Golden Key."

Text B

In the land of Everdawn, nestled among misty mountains and enchanted forests, a young girl named Elara discovered a magical amulet. As soon as she wore it, her world transformed.

Elara found herself surrounded by shimmering fairies and talking animals. The amulet granted her the ability to control the elements, conjuring gusts of wind and cascades of sparkling water.

Guided by a wise old owl named Orion, Elara embarked on a quest to save the Kingdom of Eldoria from an ancient curse. Along her journey, she encountered mythical creatures and solved riddles, gaining allies and uncovering long-lost secrets.

With bravery and determination, Elara confronted the wicked sorceress who cast the curse. In a climactic battle, she channeled the power of the amulet, banishing the darkness and restoring peace to the realm.

As a reward, the fairies granted Elara a special gift - the amulet would forever be a symbol of her courage and a reminder of the magical world she had become a part of.

Text C

In the ancient era of feudal Japan, amidst the reign of the samurai, a young warrior named Hiroshi sought to reclaim his family's honor. His ancestors, renowned swordsmiths. had crafted legendary katanas that were lost to time.

Driven by his legacy, Hiroshi embarked on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. Along the way, he encountered a wise sensei, who imparted ancient martial arts techniques and enlightened him about the ways of the samurai.

As Hiroshi delved deeper into the shadows of history, he unraveled a conspiracy that threatened the stability of the shogunate. With his unmatched sword skills and unwavering determination, Hiroshi fought against corruption and injustice, rallying a band of loyal comrades.

In a climactic showdown, Hiroshi confronted the treacherous warlord, wielding his family's long-lost katana. With a single stroke, he struck down evil and restored balance to the land.

Hiroshi's valor became the stuff of legends, inspiring generations of warriors and leaving an indelible mark on Japanese history as a symbol of honor, loyalty, and the enduring spirit of the samurai.

Text D

In the year 2150, time travel became a reality. Driven by the insatiable desire to explore the past and reshape the future, a team of brilliant scientists developed the Temporal Displacement Device (TDD).

As the first test subject, Captain Maya Evans embarked on a thrilling journey through time. She witnessed pivotal moments in history, from the construction of the pyramids to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yet, altering even the slightest event risked catastrophic consequences.

During one mission, Captain Evans encountered a future version of herself, warning of an impending global disaster. Determined to save humanity, she returned to her present and rallied scientists to avert the crisis.

With their collective knowledge, they devised ingenious solutions, forging a brighter future. Through the power of time travel, they preserved the delicate balance of the timeline, ensuring that the past, present, and future remained intact.

Time travel forever altered the course of human existence, unveiling both the wonders and perils of manipulating the fabric of time itself.

Text E

Title: "The Unexpected Encounter"

Characters:

• Sarah: A curious traveler
• Suzana: A mysterious strange women.

(Scene: A dimly lit café. Sarah sits at a table, engrossed in a book. Suzana enters and approaches her.)

Sarah : (looking up) Excuse me, do I know you?

Suzana : (smiling) No, but fate seems to have other plans. May I join you?

Sarah : (intrigued) Please, have a seat.

(They engage in a conversation, sharing stories and laughter. As time passes, a connection forms between them.)

Suzana : (pausing) You know, life is full of surprises. Sometimes, the best ones come from unexpected encounters.

Sarah : (smiling) I couldn't agree more. Today, I found more than just a good book, a good friend.

(They exchange contact information, bidding each other farewell with the promise of future adventures.)

Lights fade as they part ways, forever impacted by their serendipitous meeting.

[End of play.]

11.3.1 Now, read the following note to know more about Metaphor, Storytelling and Character Portrayal. Later in pairs/groups, share your understanding about these features of a literary text.

রূপক, গল্প বলা এবং চরিত্র-চিত্রণ সম্পর্কে আরো জানতে নিচের নোটটি পড়ো। জোড়ায় বা দলে literary টেক্সট এর বৈশিষ্ট্যগুলো (features) সম্পর্কে তোমার জানা শেয়ার করো।

11.3.2 Read the following story. Then, in groups, read the meaning of the words given in the column A and match them with the given words of the table 1. Later, write them in the column B. (One is done for you.)

নিচের গল্পটি পড়ে, দলে; কলাম A তে দেয়া শব্দের অর্থগুলোকে টেবিল ১-এ দেওয়া শব্দগুলোর সাথে মিল করো। পরে, কলাম B তে সেগুলো লেখো। (একটি উদাহরণ তোমাদের জন্য করে দেওয়া হলো।)

The Last Leaf

by O'Henry

In a small part of the city west of Washington Square, the streets have gone wild. They turn in different directions. They are broken into small pieces called "places." One street goes across itself one or two times. A painter once discovered something possible and valuable about this street. Suppose a painter had some painting materials for which he had not paid. Suppose he had no money. Suppose a man came to get the money. The man might walk down that street and suddenly meet himself coming back, without having received a cent!

This part of the city is called Greenwich Village. And to old Greenwich Village, the painters soon came. Here they found rooms they like, with good light and at a low cost. Sue and Johnsy lived at the top of a building with three floors. One of these young women came from Maine, the other from California. They had met at a restaurant on Eighth Street. There they discovered that they liked the same kind of art, the same kind of food, and the same kind of clothes. So they decided to live and work together.

That was in the spring.

Toward winter a cold stranger entered Greenwich Village. No one could see him. He walked around touching one person here and another there with his icy fingers. He was a bad sickness. Doctors called him Pneumonia. On the east side of the city, he hurried, touching many people; but in the narrow streets of Greenwich Village, he did not move so quickly.

Mr. Pneumonia was not a nice old gentleman. A nice old gentleman would not hurt a weak little woman from California. But Mr. Pneumonia touched Johnsy with his cold fingers. She lay on her bed almost without moving, and she looked through the window at the wall of the house next to hers.

One morning the busy doctor spoke to Sue alone in the hall, where Johnsy could not hear.

"She has a very small chance," he said. "She has a chance if she wants to live. If people don't want to live, I can't do much for them. Your little lady has decided that she is not going to get well. Is there something that is troubling her?"

"She always wanted to go to Italy and paint a picture of the Bay of Naples," said Sue.

"Paint! Not paint. Is there anything worth being troubled about? A man?"

"A man?" said Sue. "Is a man worth-No, doctor. There is not a man."

"It is weakness," said the doctor. "I will do all I know how to do. But when a sick person begins to feel that he's going to die, half my work is useless. Talk to her about new winter clothes. If she were interested in the future, her chances would be better."

Table 1

Table 2

11.3.2 Now, read the story again and in pairs/groups, discuss the answers. to the following questions:

গল্পটি আবার পড়ো, এবং জোড়ায় বা দলে নিচের প্রশ্নগুলো আলোচনা করো এবং উত্তর দাও।

a. What are the characters introduced in this story? 

b. What is the setting of this story? 

c. What is the theme of the story? 

d. Have you found any use of metaphor in the story? If yes, list them. 

c. Do you like the style of storytelling of this story? Explain your answer with an example.

11.3.3 Let's read what happened next!

চলো কী হয়েছিলো তা পড়ি!

After the doctor had gone, Sue went into the workroom to cry. Then she walked into Johnsy's room. She carried some of her painting materials, and she was singing.

Johnsy lay there, very thin and very quiet. Her face was turned toward the window. Sue stopped singing, thinking that Johns'y was asleep.

Sue began to work. As she worked she heard a low sound, again and again. She went quickly to the bedside.

Johnsy's eyes were open wide. She was looking out the window and counting- counting back.

"Twelve," she said; and a little later, "Eleven"; and then, "Ten," and, "Nine"; and then, "Eight," and, "Seven," almost together.

Sue looked out the window. What was there to count? There was only the side

wall of the next house, a short distance away. The wall had no window. An old, old tree grew against the wall. The cold breath of winter had already touched it. Almost all its leaves had fallen from its dark branches

"What is it, dear?" asked Sue.

"Six," said Johnsy, in a voice still lower. "They're falling faster now. Three days ago there were almost a hundred. It hurt my head to count them. But now it's easy. There goes another one. There are only five now."

"Five what, dear? Tell your Sue."

"Leaves. On the tree. When the last one falls, I must go, too. I've known that for three days. Didn't the doctor tell you?"

"Oh, I never heard of such a thing." said Sue. "It doesn't have any sense in it. What does an old tree have to do with you? Or with your getting well? And you used to love that tree so much. Don't be a little fool. The doctor told me your chances of getting well. He told me this morning. He said you had very good chances! Try to eat a little now. And then I'll go back to work. And then I can sell my picture, and then I can buy something more for you to eat to make you strong."

"You don't have to buy anything for me," said Johnsy. She still looked out the window. "There goes another. No, I don't want anything to eat. Now there are four. I want to see the last one fall before night. Then I'll go, too."

"Johnsy, dear," said Sue, "will you promise me to close your eyes and keep them closed? Will you promise not to look out the window until I finish working? I

must have this picture ready tomorrow. I need the light; I can't cover the window."

"Couldn't you work in the other room?" asked Johnsy coldly.

"I'd rather be here by you," said Sue. "And I don't want you to look at those leaves."

"Tell me as soon as you have finished," said Johnsy. She closed her eyes and lay white and still. "Because I want to see the last leaf fall. I have done enough waiting. I have done enough thinking. I want to go sailing down, down, like one of those leaves."

The following glossary is for you to understand the text better.

11.3.4 Read the text again and answer to the following questions:

Text-টি আবার পড়ো এবং প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর দাও।

a. Why did Sue cry? 

b. Why did Johnsy count the leaves? 

c. Are the setting and character different from the Part lof the story? If yes, explain how? 

d. What do you understand by "I want to go sailing down, down, like one of those leaves"? 

e. What do you feel about this part of the story interesting or motivating? Why?

11.3.5 Now, let's read the next part of the story!

চলো গল্পের পরের অংশটি পড়ি।

Part-3

"Try to sleep," said Sue. "I must call Behrman to come up here. I want to paint a man in this picture, and I'll make him look like Behrman. I won't be gone a minute. Don't try to move till I come back."

Old Behrman was a painter who lived on the first floor of their house. He was past sixty. He had had no success as a painter. For forty years he had painted, without ever painting a good picture. He had always talked of painting a great picture, a masterpiece, but he had never yet started it.

He got a little money by letting others paint pictures of him. He drank too much. He still talked of his great masterpiece. And he believed that it was his special duty to do everything possible to help Sue and Johnsy.

Sue found him in his dark room, and she knew that he had been drinking. She could smell it. She told him about Johnsy and the leaves on the vine. She said that she was afraid that Johnsy would indeed sail down, down like the leaf. Her hold on the world was growing weaker.

Old Behrman shouted his anger over such an idea.

"What!" he cried. "Are there such fools? Do people die because leaves drop off a tree? I have not heard of such a thing. No, I will not come up and sit while you make a picture of me. Why do you allow her to think such a thing? That poor little Johnsy!"

"She is very sick and weak," said Sue. "The sickness has put these strange ideas into her mind. Mr. Behrman, if you won't come, you won't. But I don't think you're very nice."

"This is like a woman!" shouted Behrman. "Who said I will not come? Go. I come with you. For half an hour I have been trying to say that I will come. God! This is not any place for someone so good as Johnsy to lie sick. Some day I shall paint my masterpiece, and we shall all go away from here. God! Yes."

Johnsy was sleeping when they went up. Sue covered the window and took Behrman into the other room. There they looked out the window fearfully at the tree. Then they looked at each other for a moment without speaking. A cold rain was falling, with a little snow in it too.

Behrman sat down, and Sue began to paint.

She worked through most of the night.

In the morning, after an hour's sleep, she went to Johnsy's bedside. Johnsy with wide- open eyes was looking toward the window. "I want to see," she told Sue.

Sue took the cover from the window.

11.3.5.1 Read the following statements and identify whether they are true and false. Mark the statement Tor F if the statement is true or false respectively.

নিচের বাক্যগুলো পড়ো এবং তারা সত্য কি মিথ্যা তা চিহ্নিত করো। সত্য হলে T এবং মিথ্যা হলে F লেখো।

11.3.6 Read this part of the story again and answer the following questions. Later, share your answers with the class.

গল্পের এই অংশটি আবার পড়ো এবং নিচের প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর দাও। পরে তোমার উত্তরগুলো শ্রেণিতে শেয়ার করো।

a) Who is the new character introduced in this part of the story?

b) "Someday I shall paint my masterpiece, and we shall all go away from here"? - who said it? Why did he say it? 

c) Guess, what will happen next?

11.3.7 Let's read the final part of the story!

চলো গল্পের সবশেষ অংশটি পড়ি।

But after the beating rain and the wild wind that had not stopped through the whole night, there still was one leaf to be seen against the wall. It was the last on the tree. It was still dark green near the branch. But at the edges, it was turning yellow with age. There it was hanging from a branch nearly twenty feet above the ground.

"It is the last one," said Johnsy. "I thought it would surely fall during the night. I heard the wind. It will fall today, and I shall die at the same time."

"Dear, dear Johnsy!" said Sue. "Think of me, if you won't think of yourself. What would I do?"

But Johnsy did not answer. The most lonely thing in the world is a soul when it is preparing to go on its far journey. The ties that held her to friendship and earth were breaking, one by one.

The day slowly passed. As it grew dark, they could still see the leaf hanging from its branch against the wall. And then, as the night came, the north wind began again to blow. The rain still beat against the windows. When it was light enough the next morning, Johnsy again commanded that she be allowed to see.

The leaf was still there.

Johnsy lay for a long time looking at it. And then she called Sue, who was cooking something for her to eat.

"I've been a bad girl, Sue," said Johnsy. "Something has made that last leaf stay there to show me how bad I was. It is wrong to want to die. I'll try to eat now. But first bring me a looking glass, so that I can see myself. And then I'll sit up and watch you cook."

An hour later she said, "Sue, someday I hope to paint the Bay of Naples."

The doctor came in the afternoon. Sue followed him into the hall outside Johnsy's room to talk to him.

"The chances are good," said the doctor. He took Sue's thin, shaking hand in his. "Give her good care, and she'll get well. And now I must see another sick person in this house. His name is Behrman. A painter, I believe. Pneumonia, too. Mike is an old, weak man, and he is very ill. There is no hope for him. But we take him to the hospital today. We'll make it as easy for him as we can."

The next day the doctor said to Sue: "She's safe. You have done it. Food and care now that's all."

And that afternoon Sue came to the bed where Johnsy lay. She put one arm around her.

"I have something to tell you," she said. "Mr. Behrman died of pneumonia today in the hospital. He was ill for only two days. Someone found him on the morning of the first day, in his room. He was helpless with pain."

"His shoes and his clothes were wet and as cold as ice. Everyone wondered where he had been. The night had been so cold and wild.

"And then they found some things. There was a light that he had taken outside. And there were his materials for painting. There was paint, green paint and yellow paint. And-

"Look out the window, dear, at the last leaf on the wall. Didn't you wonder why it never moved when the wind was blowing? Oh, my dear, it is Behrman's great masterpiece he painted it there the night that the last leaf fell."

11.3.7.1 Read the story again and answer to the following questions. Later, share your answers in pairs/groups.

গল্পটি আবার পড়ো এবং নিচের প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর দাও। পরে জোড়ায় বা দলে তোমার উত্তরগুলো শ্রেণিতে শেয়ার করো।

a) Do you like the ending of the story? 

b) Does it match with the real ending of the story? 

c) What type of story is this? 

d) Which characters do you like? And explain Why? 

e) What do you feel about the story? Does it inspire you or motivate you?

11.3.7.2 Now, discuss in groups, and match the metaphors of the left column with their meaning in the right column.

দলে আলোচনা করো এবং বাম কলামে দেওয়া রুপকগুলোর সাথে ডান কলামে দেওয়া অর্থের মিল করো।

11.3.8 Read the story again and write a summary of the story in your own words. Don't forget to follow the steps of writing a summary.

গল্পটি আবার পড়ো এবং এর সারমর্ম লেখো। সারমর্ম লিখতে গিয়ে সারমর্ম লেখার ধাপগুলো অনুসরণ করতে ভুল করো না।

11.4.1 Read the following story and in groups, compare both the stories, The Last Leaf and The Gift of Life.

নিচের গল্পটি পড়ো এবং দলে The Last Leaf এবং The Gift of Life এই গল্প দুটির তুলনা করো।

The Gift of Life

There lived a renowned author named Sarah. She had a profound impact on readers with her captivating stories, but her own life was marked by struggle and despair. Sarah battled a chronic illness that left her weak and fatigued, often questioning the purpose of her existence.

One gloomy afternoon, while Sarah sat by her window, contemplating her life, she noticed a delicate flower blooming amidst the concrete sidewalk. Despite the odds stacked against it, the flower stood tall, radiating beauty and resilience.

This sight struck a chord deep within Sarah's heart. She realized that just like the flower, she had the power to find strength and beauty in the face of adversity. Inspired by this simple act of nature, Sarah made a commitment to embrace every precious moment of her life.

With renewed determination, Sarah poured her heart and soul into writing stories that celebrated the human spirit and encouraged others to find hope amidst life's challenges. She penned tales of courage, love, and the transformative power of embracing one's unique journey.

Sarah's stories touched the lives of countless readers, offering them solace and inspiration during their own difficult times. Her words became a beacon of light, reminding others that every breath is a gift worth cherishing.

As Sarah continued to battle her illness, she drew strength from the impact her stories had on others. Even in her darkest moments, she found solace in knowing that her words had the power to ignite a spark of hope within someone else.

Thus, her life became a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Though she faced immense challenges, she chose to live each day fully, inspiring others to do the same. Her story reminds us all to embrace the gift of life, no matter the obstacles we may face.

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11.4.2 Now, in groups, choose a story (in Bangla) that has similarity with the two stories, The Last Leaf and The Gift of Life. Then, mark the similarities and dissimilarities by comparing your chosen story with these two stories.

দলে একটি বাংলা গল্প পছন্দ করো যার সাথে The Last Leaf এবং The Gift of Life এই গল্প দুটোর মিল আছে। তোমার গল্পটিকে দুটি গল্পের সাথে তুলনা করে মিল অথবা অমিলগুলো চিহ্নিত করো।

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