Gianni Rodari and his tales
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Describe Rodari’s life in 4 sentences.
Birth year and place, family, teaching and journalism, prize, death.
2
Briefly write the three endings of the puppy tale.
1) a cow teaches mooing; 2) a farmer makes him a guard; 3) a hunting dog teaches barking.
3
Which ending do you like and why?
Open answer; a reason is required.
4
What do you think the violet’s death means? Write your view.
For example: self-sacrifice for a great goal; hope passes to later generations.