The story follows King Midas, who loves gold more than anything except his daughter Delia. A wizard named Nandan offers to grant him the ability for everything he touches to turn to gold, leading Midas to realize that wealth does not equate to happiness. Ultimately, the tale serves as a moral lesson about being cautious with one's desires, as they may come true in unexpected ways.

1. Let’s have fun reading togetherVera Chilari ETRC 2011

2. HAPPINESS

4. Once upon a time there lived a king ,whose name was Midas.Midas was very fond of gold, he loved it better than anything else in the world except his daughter Delia.Midas spent the days counting his money.One day a wizard named Nandan appeared in front of him and said:”Midas, you are the richest man in the world. You have everything you can wish for.But are you really happy?”

5. No I am not. I shall never be happy until everything I touch becomes gold.”“I can make a spell to that your hands touch becomes gold.Think whatever you want it or not, ”said Nandan.….

6. Think:What was his favourite activity?What was the meaning of happiness for Midas?Predict what happened next…

7. Money, money1 penny, 2 pennies, 3 pennies, 4 pennies, 5 penniesMake a … nickel.6 pennies, 7 pennies, 8 pennies, 9 pennies, 10 penniesMake a … dime.2 dimes and a nickel make a …quarter.And 4 quarters make a … dollarAnd a dollar is 100 cents each time.Let’s go faster …

8. Main characters:Midas- the kingDelia - the princessNandan - the wizard

9. Old Gollop- the father of the river GijamStray- Mida’s dogWuzzleflump- the old witch

10. Mumboo- the baby dragonAckerbachus- Wuzzleflump’s catBiffpot- the butler

11. synonymsCharming-Beg – Strapping – Cuddle – Foresee – Madness – Desire – Real – Obstacle – Rich – Certain – Spell – Sharp – Mix – Competition – Kill – Naughty – Shout –Puzzling – Eager – Rush – Toad – ADORABLEPLEADWell-builthugpredictinsanitywishtruebarrierwealthysureconjurationpointedstircontestmurdercheekyyellriddlingkeenhurryfrog

12. Ring = chuckle= Chase= stare=Meat = loom=Hard = myriad=Wicked =Worried =Unpleasant =Reply=Bony=Scared=Halfwit=Nourishment=Frolic=Awe=Radiant=To leap=Flourishing=Under=Being=CallA quiet laughhuntgogglefleshappeardifficultExtremely numerousevilanxiousnastyanswerskinnyfrightenedidiotfoodcaperrespectbeamingTo springprosperingbelowexistence

13. Fill in the spaces, use the clues . The last letter of one word is the first letter of the next word1.noun A precious yellow metal GOLD2 noun A strong wish ------3.verb To consume food ---4.verb To use the mind in an active way -----5. verb To touch with the lips to show love ----6. adj. To be certain ----7.verb Finish ---8 proper noun. The king’s daughter ------9.noun An upper limb of the human body ---10. adj. Mentally ill ---11. noun King Midas had a child --------12. adj. Having a lot of money ----13. adj. Characteristic of people -----14. adv. Not ever -----15. noun A long, flowing body of water -----16. verb Come back ------17. proper noun The wizards name ------18. noun A word by which a person is known ----19. noun pl. Two organs on the face that are used for seeing ----20. adj. Making no sound ------21. adj. Opposite for short ----22. adj. Not big littledesireeatthinkkisssureendDeliaarmmaddaughterrichhumanneverriverreturnNandannameeyessilenttall

14. transformers1. Begin with the word gold2. Change one letter to spell the past tense of tell ----3. Change one letter to form a word meaning the money Paid for the use of a road or bridge ----4. Drop two letters to form a preposition --5. Add a vowel to the end to create a part of the body ---6. Add a letter to form the past tense of tear ----Begin with the word wish1. Change a letter to form a verb meaning an activity you do in the bathroom ----2. Change a letter to spell an insect ----3. Change a letter to form a word for :”at the last …. ” ----4. Drop a letter to spell Engl. Am for petrol ---5. Drop two consonants to spell an article -6. Add two consonants to the end to create a verb ---toldtolltotoetorewashwaspgaspgasaadd

15. A letter to NandanDear Nandan,Summer is coming. I know it is your favourite season .I am looking forward to your visit. I am writing to ask if you would like to make some of my dreams true:First of all……………………………………………………………….As well……………………………………………………………………… Finally………………………………………………………………………..I have been a good……………….this school year , so I think I deserve these presents.Three good things I have done are:1………………………………………………………………………………………………….2…………………………………………………………………………………………………3……………………..............................................................................I would be glad if you could come. As a reward I will give you …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Thank you in anticipation, I am very excited. Signed………………..

16. WRITE THE KEY WORDS AND THE MORAL OF THE STORYDRAW WHAT YOU IMAGINED WHILE READINGWHAT DID YOU FEEL WHILE READINGGIVE ANOTHER TITLE

17. Write the moral of the storyPlan an original story about an animal that learned a lesson about kindness. Use the story map to plan your own story.Characters……….……..Settings………..moralSolution…………………..Problem………………….

18. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR….IT JUST MIGHT COME TRUE!