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Story 6

📘 Lesson Title: “The Kind Stranger”

Level: Intermediate

VOCABULARY WORDS

  1. Stranger – (STRAYN-jur) /ˈstreɪn.dʒər/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A person you do not know
    Synonyms: unknown person, outsider
    Sample Sentence: A stranger helped me carry my groceries today.

  2. Generous – (JEN-er-uhs) /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/
    Type: Adjective
    Meaning: Willing to give or share without expecting something in return
    Synonyms: giving, kind-hearted, unselfish
    Sample Sentence: He was very generous with his time and money.

  3. Situation – (sit-choo-AY-shun) /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A set of conditions or a specific circumstance
    Synonyms: condition, state, event
    Sample Sentence: She was in a difficult situation after losing her wallet.

  4. Assistance – (uh-SIS-tuns) /əˈsɪs.təns/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: Help or support
    Synonyms: aid, help, support
    Sample Sentence: The man offered his assistance when he saw her struggling.

  5. Appreciate – (uh-PREE-shee-ate) /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
    Type: Verb
    Meaning: To recognize the value of something or someone
    Synonyms: value, be thankful for, respect
    Sample Sentence: I really appreciate your help today.


STORY: The Kind Stranger

Tina was running late for her job interview. She had just gotten off the bus when she realized her purse was missing. Her phone, money, and directions were all gone.

Panicked, she stood on the sidewalk, unsure of what to do. It was a terrible situation. Then, a stranger walking by noticed her distressed face and asked if she was okay.

Tina explained everything. The man listened carefully and then, to her surprise, offered to help. He let her use his phone, gave her money for a taxi, and even looked up the location of the office. His actions were incredibly generous.

With his assistance, Tina made it to the interview just in time. She couldn’t stop thinking about his kindness.

Later that day, she got a call saying she got the job. She smiled, remembering the man’s help, and whispered, “I really appreciate what you did for me.”


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What happened to Tina on her way to the interview?

  2. Why was she in a difficult situation?

  3. Who approached Tina while she was on the sidewalk?

  4. How did the stranger help her?

  5. What kind of person was the stranger?

  6. Did Tina make it to her interview?

  7. How did Tina feel about the stranger’s help?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever helped a stranger before?

  2. Has a stranger ever helped you? What happened?

  3. What would you do if you lost your wallet in a new place?

  4. Do you think most people are kind at heart?

  5. How do small acts of kindness affect people?

  6. Would you trust a stranger in a time of need?

  7. What would you have done if you were in Tina’s place?

  8. Why is generosity important in society?

  9. What do you do when you see someone in trouble?

  10. Do you believe in “paying it forward”? Why or why not?

  11. What’s more valuable—money or time when helping someone?

  12. How can schools or communities teach kindness?

  13. What emotions do you feel when someone helps you unexpectedly?

  14. Do you think Tina will help someone else in the future because of this experience?

  15. Can one kind act change someone’s entire day?


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