This document describes a Turkish children's story character named Keloğlan and his adventures. It summarizes a rhyme about Keloğlan catching a magical fish that had a magic cup inside. It then shares positive comments from students about why they like Keloğlan as a character, describing him as funny, clever, brave and a hero to children. Finally, it presents a rhyming schedule of Keloğlan's week, which includes activities like reading, fishing, selling donkeys, learning tricks, seeing the king, marrying a princess, and traveling to give advice.

1. PROGETTO COMENIUS: My European Hero”
Partenariato Scolastico Multilaterale
Partner: italia, Romania, bulgaria, turchia, polonia
Anno 2010/2012
TURKISH HERO
KELOGLAN AND the magic cup
rhyme
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3. Keloğlan and the magic cup
Keloğlan is fishing.
A big pretty fish he is catching
With scales shining as a silver
And eyes bright as a glass.
Oh…! A magic cup, inside the fish
Makes Keloglan happy and rich!
Class 4 A/B S.G. Bosco

4. I like Keloglan because he is funny.
I like Keloglan because he is fantastic.
I like Keloglan because he is clever.
I like Keloglan because he is strong.
I like Keloglan because he is brave.
I like Keloglan because he is optmistic,
I like Keloglan because he trusts people.
I like Keloglan because he finds practical
solutions to the problems.
I like Keloglan because he gives good advice.
I like Keloglan because he is a hero for every
child.
Class 4 A/B S.G. Bosco

5. Can I have my chickpea?
No you can’t!
Can I have my chicken?
No you can’t!
Can I have my sheep?
No you can’t!
Mix a position and give me a solution.
Give me your bride and I go home
Happyly and smiling!
Class 4 A/B

6. KeloĞlan week
Monday I go to Karabuk to read a book.
Tuesday I catch a big, pretty fish.
Wednesday I go to the market to sell my donkeys
Thursday I learn Ali Cengiz’s tricks
Friday I see the king
Saturday I marry the princess
Sunday I go around the world to give you good advice!

7. KELOLAGLAN LOVES THE ANIMALSAND THEY LOVE HIM.
READ, CHOOSE AND COLOUR