1. Three Questions
Content: A story by Leo Tolstoy about a king who seeks answers to
three important questions: What is the right time to do things? Who are the
most important people? What is the most important thing to do?
Objective: Understand the moral lesson that wisdom comes from self
awareness and kindness, rather than from external advice.
2. A Gift of Chappals
Content: A humorous yet touching story about two children who
innocently give away their chappals to a beggar and then to a music teacher.
Objective: Learn the values of generosity, kindness, and innocence
through simple actions.
3. Gopal and the Hilsa Fish
Content: A witty and humorous story about Gopal, a clever man, who
fulfills the king's challenge to buy a Hilsa fish without anyone talking about
it.
Objective: Appreciate the use of wit and intelligence to solve
problems in creative ways.
4. The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom
Content: A Japanese folk tale about a kind couple who are rewarded
for their generosity, while their greedy neighbors are punished for their
selfishness.
Objective: Learn the values of kindness, compassion, and how good
deeds are often rewarded.
5. Trees by Joyce Kilmer
Content: A poem that celebrates the beauty and dignity of trees,
comparing them to the work of God.
Objective: Appreciate nature and understand the spiritual
connection between humans and the natural world.
6. Mystery of the Talking Fan
Content: A poem that humorously describes a noisy fan, giving it a
personality as though it can talk.
Objective: Encourage imaginative thinking and appreciate how simple
observations can inspire creativity.
7. The Tiny Teacher
Content: A factual story about ants, focusing on their hard work,
discipline, and community life.
Objective: Learn the lessons of cooperation, teamwork, and
perseverance through the example of ants.
8. Bringing Up Kari
Content: The story of a young boy raising an elephant, Kari, and
the challenges and joys of living with an elephant.
Objective: Understand the bond between humans and animals, and the
responsibilities that come with caring for them.
9. The Desert
Content: A descriptive piece that explains the beauty and
uniqueness of deserts, challenging the common perception that deserts are
lifeless and barren.
Objective: Appreciate the diverse forms of life and ecosystems in
seemingly inhospitable environments.
10. The Cop and the Anthem
Content: A short story by O. Henry about Soapy, a homeless man, who
tries to get arrested in order to spend winter in jail, but ironically, when he
decides to change his ways, he gets arrested.
Objective: Understand irony and the unpredictability of life, along
with a moral message about self improvement and consequences.
