ive incident
we are more surprised at meeting with Mr. Toil.
Each one seems to promise less probability of
his presence than the preceding.

Why had Daffydowndilly not recognized his
companion before? His voice had been kind and
his manner agreeable in the early stages of the
journey.

Interpret this as has been done in the case of
the other incidents. The early part of
Daffydowndilly's journey had been pleasant,
owing to the freedom from school and the
interesting experiences by the way. But, as the
day drew on, he gradually grew tired, and then
it was that he recognized that walking is work.

What lesson did he learn? That he could not get
away from work. It is to be found everywhere,
in the most unexpected places, and one cannot
escape from it by changing his occupation.

What is meant by Daffydowndilly's finding Mr.
Toil's ways more agreeable upon better
acquaintance? When he grew accustomed to his
work, he found that it was not so very
unpleasant after all; "that diligence is not a
whit more toilsome than sport or idleness".

What is Mr. Toil's "smile of approbation"? The
consciousness of work well done.

Tell the pupils that this story is an Allegory. They have probably read
other stories of a similar nature, and may be asked to frame a simple
definition. An Allegory is a story, not literally true, containing
incidents that have a deeper meaning than is apparent on the surface.
Its purpose is to teach some moral truth or universal principle. It
differs from the Parable in being longer and more complex.

When the pupils reproduce the story, it will be well to adhere to the
allegorical form, and not attempt to give its significance.

MOONLIGHT SONATA

(Third Reader, page 285)

AIM

To lead the pupils to appreciate the importance of details in the
construction of a story.

PREPARATION

The teacher will have told the pupils a few facts about Beethoven and,
if possible, will have shown them his picture. He will also have asked
them to read the lesson at home and become familiar with the story.

PRESENTATION

What is the main point in the story? The
circumstances under which the musician wrote
the "Moonlight Sonata".

What is a sonata? It is a musica