1. The Last Leaf
Content: A touching story by O. Henry
about an old artist who sacrifices his own life to paint a final leaf to give
hope to a dying girl.
Objective: To explore themes of
sacrifice, hope, and the power of art.
2. The Selfish Giant
Content: A fairy tale by Oscar Wilde
about a giant who learns to be kind and generous after his selfishness leads to
a winter that never ends in his garden.
Objective: To understand the
transformation of a character from selfishness to selflessness.
3. A Shady Plot
Content: A humorous short story by
Alice Brown about a woman who tries to use a shady business to sell ghost
stories but ends up in an unexpected situation.
Objective: To appreciate the use of
humor and the elements of surprise in storytelling.
4. The Fun They Had
Content: A science fiction story by
Isaac Asimov about two children discovering a book and learning about the
traditional education system from the past.
Objective: To reflect on the changes in
education and technology and their impact on learning.
5. The Book That
Saved the Earth
Content: A story by Jeanette Winter son
about how a book is used to prevent an alien invasion and emphasizes the power
of literature.
Objective: To understand the influence
of books and stories in shaping history and culture.
6. The Road Not Taken
Content: A famous poem by Robert Frost
reflecting on the choices we make in life and their impact on our future.
Objective: To explore themes of decision
making and the significance of choices in one's life.
7. The Solitary
Reaper
Content: A poem by William Wordsworth
about a solitary woman reaping and singing in a field, and the impact of her
song on the poet.
Objective: To appreciate the beauty of
nature and the power of simple, everyday experiences.
8. The Ballad of the
Tempting Tiger
Content: A narrative poem by William Blake
about a tiger that tempts a man and the consequences of succumbing to
temptation.
Objective: To analyze themes of
temptation, morality, and the consequences of one’s actions.
9. The Wind
Content: A poem by James Stephens that
describes the various activities and effects of the wind on the
environment.
Objective: To appreciate the natural
world and the role of the wind in shaping landscapes and weather.
10. The Spider and
the Fly
Content: A cautionary tale by Mary
Howitt about a cunning spider who lures a fly into its web, only to ensnare
it.
Objective: To understand the themes of
deception and the importance of being cautious of those who might take
advantage of one’s trust.
11. The Monkey’s Paw
Content: A horror story by W.W. Jacobs
about a magical monkey’s paw that grants three wishes with unintended
consequences.
Objective: To explore the themes of
fate, consequences of wishes, and the dangers of tampering with fate.
12. The Rose and the
Ring
Content: A fairy tale by William
Makepeace Thackeray involving magical items and adventures, emphasizing the
virtues of kindness and honesty.
Objective: To appreciate the use of
fantasy and moral lessons in literature.