OBJECTIVE OF THE SESSION

The objective of this session is to help students expand their vocabulary by learning advanced words connected to personality, behavior, transformation, and lifestyle choices.

Through this session, students will:

• improve vocabulary and pronunciation,
• understand personality traits and behavioral concepts,
• learn how word roots help build multiple related words,
• strengthen comprehension and communication skills,
• improve observation and word association abilities,
• and develop creativity through storytelling and discussion activities.

Students will also explore how one root word can create many different vocabulary words with connected meanings.

VOCABULARY TABLE

UNDERSTANDING THE WORDS IN DETAIL

1. Altruist

An altruist is a person who thinks about the welfare of others before thinking about themselves. Such people help others without expecting rewards, praise, or benefits in return.

An altruistic person may donate money, help strangers, support friends emotionally, or sacrifice comfort for others’ happiness.

Real-Life Example:

A doctor treating poor patients for free can be called an altruist.

Example Sentences:

• The altruist spent his weekends helping homeless people.
• Her altruistic nature made everyone respect her deeply.

2. Alter

The word “alter” means to change or modify something.

This change may be physical, emotional, behavioral, or situational.

Real-Life Example:

A tailor may alter clothes to make them fit properly.

Example Sentences:

• The company decided to alter its rules.
• The storm altered their travel plans completely.

3. Alter Ego

An alter ego is another side of a person’s personality. Sometimes people behave differently in different situations, and that different side can be called their alter ego.

Writers, artists, superheroes, and performers often create alter egos.

Real-Life Example:

Clark Kent’s alter ego is Superman.

Example Sentences:

• The shy student became confident on stage through his alter ego.
• The author created an alter ego for creative writing.

4. Ascetic

An ascetic is a person who chooses a simple, disciplined life and avoids luxury, comfort, or excessive pleasure.

Ascetics often focus on spirituality, self-control, meditation, or personal discipline.

Real-Life Example:

Many monks and spiritual seekers live ascetic lifestyles.

Example Sentences:

• The ascetic lived in a small hut with very few possessions.
• His ascetic lifestyle taught him self-control.

5. Alternate

Alternate means to switch between two things or to happen one after another.

Real-Life Example:

Students may attend classes on alternate days.

Example Sentences:

• We alternate between indoor and outdoor games.
• The lights flashed in alternate colors.

6. Alteration

Alteration means a change or adjustment made to something.

Real-Life Example:

A tailor may make alterations to a dress.

Example Sentences:

• The dress required a small alteration.
• The teacher suggested alterations in the project.

7. Alternative

An alternative is another option or choice when the original option is unavailable or unsuitable.

Real-Life Example:

Cycling can be an alternative to driving short distances.

Example Sentences:

• We found an alternative route to avoid traffic.
• She chose herbal tea as an alternative to coffee.

WORD ROOT EXPANSION

Root: “Alter”

The root “alter” comes from Latin and is connected to:

• other,
• change,
• difference,
• or variation.

Many English words are formed from this root.

Understanding the Pattern

Students should notice how the same root creates different meanings connected to:

• change,
• difference,
• switching,
• or another version of something.

This helps students:

• identify vocabulary patterns,
• remember words more easily,
• and naturally expand vocabulary.

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. A person who helps others selflessly is called an ____________.
2. A monk living a simple life may be described as an ____________.
3. A change made in clothing is called an ____________.
4. Another option or choice is known as an ____________.
5. Superman is the alter ego of ____________.

SITUATION-BASED UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS

Situation 1

Riya spends most of her free time helping poor children without expecting anything in return.
Which word best describes her?

Situation 2

A man avoids luxury and chooses a simple spiritual lifestyle.
Which word describes him?

Situation 3

The school changed the timing of classes due to summer heat.
Which word related to “change” can describe this action?

Situation 4

Your friend suggests another plan when the first plan fails.
What is this new plan called?

CREATIVE THINKING ACTIVITY

Build Your Own Story

Create an original short story using all the vocabulary words:

• altruist,
• alter,
• alter ego,
• ascetic,
• alternate,
• alteration,
• and alternative.

Students may:

• write the story,
• narrate it orally,
• present it in class,
• or perform it as a storytelling activity.

Try to:

• connect the words naturally,
• describe character personalities,
• explain situations clearly,
• and show creativity through dialogue and imagination.

ANSWERS

Match the Following

Fill in the Blanks

1. Altruist
2. Ascetic
3. Alteration
4. Alternative
5. Clark Kent

Situation-Based Answers

1. Altruist
2. Ascetic
3. Alter / Alteration
4. Alternative