Thief Regrets
CEF English language level: B1
Before You Read
This story is called a 'A Thief Regrets'. When you regret something you wish you had not done it. What do you think the thief might regret?
Now read the story
A Thief Regrets
Understanding
Vocabulary
Writing
1. You are Pan. Write your diary entries for the week of the robbery.
2. Write Pan's first three messages to the thief. Explain why you need your bag back. Try not to be angry!
2. Write Pan's first three messages to the thief. Explain why you need your bag back. Try not to be angry!
Comment/Discuss
There have been a lot of comments in response to this story. Here are a few:
What do you think? Did the thief really change? Write your comments below.
The thief realized his mistake People doesn't must judge.I think everybody deserves an opportunity The thief committed a mistake but he regretted stealing her and he wanted to change. He needs urgent help. Mmm I don't know. I think a person never change |
Role Play
1. The thief goes on trial for the robbery.
The jury needs to decide a) if the thief is guilty.
The judge decides the punishment. Should the thief go to prison? Why/Why not?
Role play the scene in groups:
Possible roles: Pan, the thief, prosecution lawyer, defence/defense lawyer, judge, jury (up to 12 members).
- Pan is a witness for the defence (defense) - she does not want Pan to go to prison.
- The prosecutor argues that this is thief's third robbery like this. He does not believe the thief really regrets the robbery.
The jury needs to decide a) if the thief is guilty.
The judge decides the punishment. Should the thief go to prison? Why/Why not?
Role play the scene in groups:
Possible roles: Pan, the thief, prosecution lawyer, defence/defense lawyer, judge, jury (up to 12 members).
First published in Ming Pao Daily. Illustrations by Iris Tsoi.