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Readi n g S tra teg ies (Unit 2, pages 22 and 23)
Summarizing the point of a story Wh en you re ad a fable or s tory th at tea ches a les son, s umm arize t he l esso n i n yo ur own w ords t o h elp fo cus y our att en tio n o n t he w riter’s m ai n p oin t. A. Prac tice. With a partner, discuss and choose which statement you think bests describes the point of the story “The Silent Couple.” 1. It’s good to be patient. 2. It doesn’t pay to be stubborn. 3. Whoever is the most stubborn always wins. 4. Nothing is worth losing everything for. 5. Love is stronger than being right. 6. True love always shows its face. 7. Other: _______________________________________________ B. Prac tice. With a partner, discuss and choose which statement you think best describes the point of the story “The Frogs and the Well.” 1. Don’t make decisions too quickly. 2. Always think ahead. 3. Today’s benefits aren’t always worth tomorrow’s risks. 4. Some people are wiser than others. 5. Good things don’t last forever. 6. Don’t listen to what other people tell you to do. 7. Other: _______________________________________________ C. Prac tice. With a partner, discuss and choose which statement you think best describes the point of the story “A Traditional Chinese Tale.” 1. There’s always some good in the bad. 2. There’s always some bad in the good. 3. You never know what’s going to happen. 4. It’s a good idea to wait. 5. Worrying about the future might not be a bad idea. 6. Do anything you can to avoid fighting in a war. 7. Other: _______________________________________________
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Unit 2
