Wora Hemi Laef 2008 - Wan Smolbag Theatre

Episode 1Using WaterThe Story and the Workbook!This story is told in six parts. The story follows the life of a group of people who all live inthe same village, and the work of the Department of Minerals and Water Affairs. Theserial looks at how hard it is to get a water system in place and then all the problems thatcan make it difficult to maintain a water system; as well as how these problems might beresolved.Each section of the workbook asks you to listen carefully to the story and answer a fewquestions while you are listening.There are questions for discussion in small groups and some activities to help you lookmore closely at the information.1. Pre-Listening Exercise; Episode 1Before you listen, read these questions and as you listen, try to answer thequestions:i. How many characters can you name?ii. What sounds did you hear in the episode?iii. How many different places (settings) are there in this episode?2. Small Group Discussion - Did You Understand?i. "Mifala I askem yu blong tink tink stronglong ol hopes blong mifala long vilij ia. Olman long vilij ia oli nidim klin wora blongtrink. Oli nidim wora blong stap strong mohelty. Olsem we yu save, wora hemilaef…Tankyu blong ol help blong yu, JifJimmy…"Translate this passage into English. Thepassage tells us that water is life. Do youthink this is true? Why?ii. Why were the women washing so far fromthe village?iii. Why is Leinasei sad when she thinksabout the past?iv. Who was Laisa and why was she sothirsty?v. Who is Jean and why does he want Eileen to go to the river?6 Wora Hemi Laef - A Work Book