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📘 Lesson Title: “The Silent Triumph”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Meticulous – (meh-TIK-yuh-luhs) /məˈtɪkjʊləs/
    (adjective) – very careful and precise
    Synonyms: thorough, exact, detailed
    Sentence: She is meticulous in organizing her research notes.

  2. Fortitude – (FOR-ti-tood) /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/
    (noun) – courage in facing difficulties
    Synonyms: bravery, resilience, endurance
    Sentence: His fortitude during the crisis was truly admirable.

  3. Perplexed – (per-PLEKST) /pəˈplɛkst/
    (adjective) – confused or puzzled
    Synonyms: baffled, bewildered, puzzled
    Sentence: She looked perplexed by the sudden change of plans.

  4. Discerning – (di-SUR-ning) /dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ/
    (adjective) – having good judgment or insight
    Synonyms: insightful, perceptive, sharp
    Sentence: A discerning reader will notice the author's subtle tone.

  5. Alleviate – (uh-LEE-vee-ayt) /əˈliːvɪeɪt/
    (verb) – to reduce or ease pain or difficulty
    Synonyms: relieve, lessen, ease
    Sentence: This medicine will help alleviate your headache.


IDIOMS

  1. Bite the bullet – (do something difficult or unpleasant)
    Synonyms: endure, face bravely
    Sentence: He had to bite the bullet and accept the demotion.

  2. Hit the nail on the head – (say or do something exactly right)
    Synonyms: pinpoint, be accurate
    Sentence: Her analysis hit the nail on the head.

  3. Throw in the towel – (give up or quit)
    Synonyms: surrender, give in
    Sentence: After months of trying, he finally threw in the towel.


TONGUE TWISTER

Instruction: Read the tongue twister 3 times as fast and clearly as you can.


“Fierce fireflies flickered fast in the forest fog.”


STORY: The Silent Triumph

Mara had always been a meticulous planner. Every step of her project was thought out, every detail in place. But when her team faced unexpected setbacks, confusion left her momentarily perplexed. Despite the chaos, she showed fortitude, guiding her team with calm and grace.

She remained discerning, knowing which tasks to delegate and which to take on herself. In the end, they finished the project with great success. Her leadership helped alleviate the team’s fears and pressure. She didn’t need loud applause. The quiet nods of respect were enough—her silent triumph.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What word describes Mara's careful planning?

  2. How did Mara react to the unexpected setbacks?

  3. What quality did Mara show by staying calm and leading the team?

  4. Which vocabulary word shows Mara’s good judgment?

  5. What did Mara’s leadership do for the team’s stress?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had to lead a group under pressure? What did you do?

  2. Why is being discerning important in decision-making?

  3. How do you stay calm when plans don’t go as expected?

  4. Do you prefer working alone or with a team? Why?

  5. How do you handle recognition—do you prefer public praise or quiet appreciation?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. The value of quiet leadership.

  2. The importance of resilience in difficult situations.

  3. How detailed planning can lead to success.


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