Introduction and Context Questions:
- Begin by introducing the title, "Nasreddin the Boatman," and briefly mention that Nasreddin is a character known for his wit and humor.
- Ask context questions to engage the class, such as:
  - "Have you heard of Nasreddin before?"
  - "What do you know about boatmen and their work?"
  - "Do you think Nasreddin will have an interesting encounter on the river?"
Building Interest:
- Share a brief background about Nasreddin being a humorous character in folktales.
- Create anticipation by saying, "Today, we'll explore a funny incident involving Nasreddin and a university professor during a boat ride."
Reading Approach:
- Decide whether to read the passage individually, in pairs, or in small groups based on the class dynamics and size.
- If time allows, consider a round-robin reading approach where each student reads a part of the passage.
Discussion or Group Activity:
- After reading, facilitate a brief discussion or group activity:
  - Discuss the humor in Nasreddin's responses.
  - Ask students to share their thoughts on the professor's questions.
  - Encourage them to predict the ending or share their favorite part.
Comprehension Check Questions (CCQs):
- Use CCQs to enhance understanding. Examples include:
  - "What did the professor ask Nasreddin about the square root of 9?"
  - "How did Nasreddin respond to the professor's question about spelling 'elephant'?"
  - "Why did Nasreddin say the professor wasted all of his life?"
Analyzing the Ending:
- Discuss the twist at the end and Nasreddin's clever response.
- Encourage students to reflect on the humor and the lesson Nasreddin conveys.
Reflective Activity:
- Have students write or discuss a short reflection on the story. Examples:
  - "What do you think Nasreddin meant by 'You wasted ALL of your life'?"
  - "How does humor play a role in delivering a message?"
Class Discussion:
- Open the floor for a class discussion:
  - Ask students if they enjoyed the story and why.
  - Discuss any cultural or moral lessons they drew from Nasreddin's actions.
Extension Activity (Optional):
- If time permits, assign a creative extension activity, such as writing an alternate ending or creating a dialogue between Nasreddin and another character.
Closure:
- Summarize the key points of the story and its humorous elements.
- Emphasize any moral or lesson learned from Nasreddin's cleverness.

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