The Last Lesson: Level 5

By Alphonse Daudet

Franz was a student in Mr. Hamel's class at a school in Alsace. The country was nowcontrolled by the Prussians.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Compass Publishing
• Release date: Sep 23, 2011
• ISBN: 9781599666730

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The Late Student

Oh no! Look at the clock! I said to myself. I am late! I jumped out of bed. Then I quickly got dressed and ran from the house. On my back was my book bag. But being late was not my only problem. Today the teacher, Mr. Hamel, was going to question us about participles. I knew nothing at all about participles. What was I to do?

When I got outside, though, suddenly, it didn’t seem that I was late at all. The air was filled with the sound of birds. And behind the sawmill, the Prussian soldiers were marching. Their leader called out the count for their steps. I began to walk more slowly.

Birds and Prussian