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NAME : Krisna Apriandi
NPM : 222122113
CLASS : C
Pre-Reading
No | Day | Titles | Why I am interested to read | Questions before I read |
1 | Tuesday | 1. A Bought Comfort Isn't Blessing 2. A Lion and A Mouse 3. Always Be Truthful | 1. This story contains an important moral message about gratitude and happiness in life. 2. Have an interesting conflict. 3. The title make me interested.
| 1. What lesson can we learn from the story about the wild ass and the donkey? 2. What is the initial interaction between the lion and the mouse? 3. How did Princy's father respond when she told him the truth?
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| Wednesday | 1. A Coward Can't Teach Courage 2. A Small Thing Cots Much 3. Beauty Is Not Eternal | 1. Have an interesting conflict.
2. This story contains an important moral message about gratitude and happiness in life. 3. The title make me interested | 1. What lesson can we learn from the story?
2. What lesson did the son learn from the experience with the cherries? 3. What is the difference between the lifespan of a rose flower and a lily flower? |
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| Thursday | 1. Habits Die Very Hard 2. Keep Your Eyes Open 3. Cost Of The Bell | 1. I Like the fable.
2. Have an interesting conflict. 3. I like the Fable | 1. What is the moral of the story?
2. What is the moral of the story? 3. What lesson can we learn from the story? |
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| Friday | 1. The Clever Crab
2. The Donkey Who Would Sing 3. The Owl and The Swan | 1. The title make me interested
2. I like The Fable 3. I like The Fable | 1. What was the heron's plan to catch fish?
2. What lesson can we learn from the story? 3. What is the moral of the story? |
Day 1 Tuesday Date: 28 March 2023 |
Time | 11.27-11-31 |
Title | A Bought Comfort Isn't A Blessing |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 |
Characters | donkey, His master |
Main points of the story | The wild donkey is jealous of the donkey's seemingly carefree life, but realizes that the donkey must work hard and endure suffering to sustain that life. It teaches us to be content with what we have and not to envy others without fully understanding their circumstances. |
New vocabularies found | aimlessly , envied , steady, hitting |
Comments | This story teaches us a valuable lesson about the dangers of jealousy and making assumptions based on appearances.
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Day 1 Tuesday Date: 28 March 2023 |
Time | 11.31-11.37 |
Title | A Lion and A Mouse |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 |
Characters | Lion and Mouse |
Main points of the story | The point of this story is that kindness and mercy can be unexpectedly reciprocated. Although the lion initially believed that the little mouse could not help him, it was the mouse's kindness that ultimately saved the lion's life. |
New vocabularies found | pleaded, gnawing, unaware |
Comments | This story teaches us the importance of kindness and that even the smallest creatures can help. The story reminds us to be kind to others, regardless of their size or status, because doing so can lead to unexpected rewards.
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Day 1 Tuesday Date: 28 March 2023 |
Time | 11.51-11.54 |
Title | Always Be Truthful |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 |
Characters | Princy, Her father |
Main points of the story | The point of the story is the importance of telling the truth and owning up to one's mistakes. Princy made a mistake by playing with her father's stapler and breaking it, but she confessed the truth to her father. Her father praised her for being honest, but also reminded her not to play with things she doesn't know how to use. |
New vocabularies found | fiddle |
Comments | The story teaches us to take responsibility for our actions and not to be afraid to admit when we make a mistake. It also emphasizes the importance of respecting other people's belongings and not playing with things that don't belong to us.
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Day 2 Wednesday Date: 29 March 2023 |
Time | 12.05-12.08 |
Title | A Coward Can't Teach Courage |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 |
Characters | deer, mother deer, a young stag |
Main points of the story | The point of the story is that actions speak louder than words, and it's important to lead by example. The hind, who was a coward, tried to teach her son to be brave, but when faced with danger, she still ran away. Her son, on the other hand, who didn't have the physical advantage of horns, was able to show courage and bravery. |
New vocabularies found | courageous, cowardice, |
Comments | This story highlights the importance of being a good role model and practicing what you preach. It also shows that physical strength is not the only measure of bravery.
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Day 2 Wednesday Date: 29 March 2023 |
Time | 12.15-12.19 |
Title | A Small Thing Cots Much |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 |
Characters | father and his son. |
Main points of the story | The point of the story is to teach the value of hard work, even if it means doing something unpleasant like picking up a dirty horseshoe. The father's actions show that even small efforts can lead to big rewards. |
New vocabularies found | horseshoe |
Comments | This story highlights the importance of hard work and determination, even when faced with unpleasant tasks. It also shows that sometimes the rewards of hard work may not be immediate, but they will eventually come.
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Day 2 Wednesday Date: 29 March 2023 |
Time | 12.30-12.34 |
Title | Beauty Is Not Eternal |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 |
Characters | lily and rose plant |
Main points of the story | The main point of the story is that appearances can be deceiving and what may seem perfect on the surface may not be so in reality. The rose, despite its beauty and popularity, has a short life span, while the lily, which may not be as popular, has everlasting beauty. |
New vocabularies found | possess, blossomed |
Comments | This story teaches us not to judge things based solely on their appearances and to look beyond the surface to understand the true nature of things. It also highlights the fleeting nature of beauty and the importance of valuing things for their intrinsic qualities rather than just their external appearance.
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Day 3 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023 |
Time | 14.14-14.19 |
Title | Cost Of The Bell |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 | |
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Characters | The shepherd, The cows, The stranger | |
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Main points of the story | The main point of the story is that greed can lead to unfortunate consequences. The shepherd's greed led him to sell the bell of his best cow, and as a result, he lost the cow. |
New vocabularies found | shepherd, grazing, |
Comments | Overall, the story highlights the importance of contentment and warns against the dangers of greed. |
Day 3 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023 |
Time | 19.12-19.15 |
Title | Habits Die Very Hard |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 | |
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Characters | The farmers, The gods, Jupiter, The ants |
Main points of the story | The main point of the story is that one's nature or habit seldom changes. The story highlights how the ants, who were originally farmers, were converted into ants by the gods due to their habit of stealing from their neighbours' crops. Even after their transformation, the ants continue to steal grains from corn-fields, indicating that their nature of stealing remained unchanged. The story warns against the negative consequences of bad habits and the importance of cultivating good habits. |
New vocabularies found | thieving, gather, tilling |
Comments | The story warns about the persistence of bad habits and how they can become ingrained in a person's nature. |
Day 3 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023 |
Time | 19.07-19.10 |
Title | Keep Your Eyes Open |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 | |
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Characters | the lion, the fox |
Main points of the story | The point of the story is that evil plans ultimately backfire and that cleverness can be more powerful than brute strength. |
New vocabularies found | starvation, foolish, |
Comments | This story serves as a reminder that dishonesty and deceit never pay off in the long run, and that in the end, honesty and intelligence are more valuable qualities to have. |
Day 4 Friday Date: 31 March 2023 |
Time | 09.19-09-25 |
Title | The Clever Crab |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id1528705398 | |
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Characters | the heron, the fish, the crab |
Main points of the story | The main point of the story is about a heron who tricks the fish into believing that there will be a drought and offers to take them to a larger lake. Instead, the heron eats the fish one by one until the crab figures out the plan and kills the heron in self-defense. |
New vocabularies found | strangled, terrible |
Comments | The story highlights the consequences of deceitful behavior and how it can lead to one's downfall. The heron's greediness and deception led to his demise, while the crab's quick thinking and self-defense saved his life. Overall, it teaches the importance of honesty and trust in relationships. |
Day 4 Friday Date: 31 March 2023 |
Time | 09.30-09.37 |
Title | The Donkey Who Would Sing |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id152870539 |
Characters | wild donkey, and a jackal |
Main points of the story | The main point of the story is about a lonely donkey who makes friends with a jackal. One day they go to an orchard and the donkey insists on singing despite the jackal's warning. The farmers hear the donkey's singing and give him a severe beating. |
New vocabularies found | bordering,entered,accomplished |
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Comments | This story teaches the importance of listening to good advice and the consequences of not doing so. It also highlights the dangers of being overconfident and not considering the possible outcomes of one's actions. The donkey's desire to sing and impress others led to his pain and suffering. Overall, it is a simple yet powerful story with a valuable lesson. |
Day 4 Friday Date: 31 March 2023 |
Time | 09.36-09.41 |
Title | The Owl and The Swan |
Sources | https://apps.apple.com/id/app/short-stories-english/id15287053 |
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Characters | Kanakaksha the owl and Sumitra the swan |
Main points of the story | The story is about two friends, Kanakaksha the owl and Sumitra the swan. Kanakaksha pretended to be a king to impress Sumitra, but in reality, he was just an ordinary owl. Kanakaksha's foolishness led him to take Sumitra to a military camp, where he pretended to be a king again by stopping the army's march through his hooting. On the third day, a soldier shot an arrow at Kanakaksha, but it hit Sumitra instead, leading to his death. |
New vocabularies found | disputes, exclaimed |
Comments | The story shows how lying and pretending can lead to disastrous consequences, and it's better to be honest and true to oneself. It also highlights the importance of friendship and being genuine with one's friends. | |
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What character do you like the most ? why?
From Story : The Donkey Who Would Sing
Character : The Jackal
Reason : The Jackal shows patience, care, and intelligence in helping his friend, the Donkey. He comforts the Donkey when he feels lonely, gives good advice on how to wander and eat fruits wisely, and tries to prevent the Donkey from singing in the fruit orchard when he is unaware of the danger. In the end of the story, the Jackal still demonstrates patience and wisdom as he comforts the Donkey and tells him to pay attention to the advice of a good friend. Therefore, although all characters in this story are important, the Jackal may be the most likable character due to his reliable and wise nature.
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