Arjun's Bollywood Dream

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Embark on a colorful and moving journey to the heart of India and Bollywood! This inspiring story tells the journey of Arjun, a young dancer willing to do anything to achieve his dream. It is a magnificent lesson on perseverance, family solidarity, and the strength of a community. Ideal for the B1 level, this beautifully illustrated resource is perfect for addressing universal themes, enriching cultural vocabulary, and sparking exciting classroom discussions.

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Poziom CEFR :B1

Poziom klasy :Level 3, Level 4, Level 5

Typ :Historie

Kultura i cywilizacja :Kraje i Krajobrazy, Sztuka i uczucia

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Resource Objective & Content

The objective is to improve comprehension of a narrative with a clear emotional plot, to discuss themes of ambition, community, and perseverance, and to discover vocabulary related to Indian culture and performance.

"Arjun's Bollywood Dream" tells the story of Arjun, a teenager from a poor village in India who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer. Seeing an advertisement for an audition in Mumbai, he despairs because his family cannot afford the journey. His sister, Anika, encourages him to try and organizes a village show to raise funds. Moved by his talent, the villagers give him money, considering it an "investment" in him. In Mumbai, Arjun overcomes his intimidation and delivers an emotionally charged performance. Back home, he learns by letter that he has secured a role in the musical, ready to dance for his people.

Suggested Activity Flow

Before the activity (~5 min): WHAT IS BOLLYWOOD?

Ask students what they know about Bollywood. If possible, show a very short video clip of a Bollywood dance scene. Brainstorm vocabulary related to cinema, dance, and dreams.

During the activity (~15-20 min): FOLLOWING THE DREAM

First reading: Students read the story individually. Ask them to focus on the major stages of Arjun's journey: 1. The Dream, 2. The Obstacle, 3. The Solution, 4. The Audition, 5. The Result.
Comprehension check: Ask questions that follow the plot: "What is Arjun's dream?", "What is his problem?", "What is his sister's idea?", "What happens at the audition?", "Does he succeed?".

After the activity (~10-15 min): THEMES TO DISCUSS

In small groups or as a whole class, initiate a discussion on the deeper themes of the story.
Possible questions: "Why was the community's help so important?", "The village elder says it's an 'investment'. What does he mean?", "How does Arjun's dance change from his room to the audition?".

Adaptations

To simplify: Pre-teach key vocabulary (audition, afford, community, donation, determination). Read the story aloud, pausing after each page to ask simple comprehension questions.
To deepen: Ask students to write a response to Arjun's letter from the perspective of the village elder. What would he say to Arjun upon hearing the good news? This encourages creative writing and empathy.