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The homeland calls for devotion
Textbook: Part 2, pp. 42–44
GoalExplain patriotism, duty and responsibility; retell a text by a plan.
New words
patriotism · vatanparvarlikduty · burchresponsibility · mas’uliyatdevotion · fidoyilik
Explanation
The textbook has the text “Vatan – jon fidolikdir” (The homeland calls for devotion) by Boltaboy Eshmurotov, reflecting on the idea “the homeland begins at the threshold”, the Constitution and duty to the homeland. We do not retell it. Patriotism means loving the homeland and working for its progress. “Fidoyilik” (devotion) is giving up one’s comfort for the good of others and the country. “The homeland begins at the threshold” means that our attitude to the country takes shape starting from our home, neighbourhood and school.
Worked examples
“My duties”. I am still small, but I have duties to the homeland too. My first duty is to study well and gain knowledge. The second is to treat young and old with respect. The third is to keep our neighbourhood clean and protect nature. The fourth is to follow laws and rules: on the road I obey the traffic light. I begin these things from the threshold of my home.
Plan: 1) Duties begin small. 2) Study. 3) Respect. 4) Nature. 5) Following rules.
Class activity
“I start from the threshold”: each child names one small thing to do at home or in class and writes it on a paper “door”.
Practice
1
What does the child name as the first duty?
Studying well and gaining knowledge
2
What does looking after the neighbourhood mean?
Keeping it clean and protecting nature
3
What rule does the child follow on the road?
Obeys the traffic light.
4
Explain the expression “the homeland begins at the threshold”.
Attitude to the country starts at home, in the neighbourhood and at school.
5
Make a plan of the text (at least 4 points).
For example: small duties; study; respect; nature; rules.