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Story 11

📘 Lesson Title: “The Weight of the Crown”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Accountable – (uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl) /əˈkaʊntəbl/
    (adjective) – responsible for one’s actions and decisions
    Synonyms: responsible, answerable, liable
    Sentence: A good leader is always accountable for their team’s results.

  2. Integrity – (in-TEH-gruh-tee) /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
    (noun) – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
    Synonyms: honesty, uprightness, sincerity
    Sentence: The manager earned trust through years of integrity.

  3. Scrutinize – (SKROO-tuh-nahyz) /ˈskruːtənaɪz/
    (verb) – to examine something very carefully
    Synonyms: inspect, analyze, study
    Sentence: The board will scrutinize the proposal before approval.

  4. Judicious – (joo-DISH-uhs) /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
    (adjective) – having or showing good judgment
    Synonyms: wise, thoughtful, prudent
    Sentence: She made a judicious decision based on facts, not emotion.

  5. Entrust – (en-TRUHST) /ɪnˈtrʌst/
    (verb) – to give someone the responsibility for something important
    Synonyms: assign, delegate, hand over
    Sentence: He was entrusted with leading the most crucial campaign.


IDIOMS

  1. Take the helm – (to assume leadership or control)
    Synonyms: lead, guide, manage
    Sentence: When the CEO resigned, she took the helm without hesitation.

  2. Carry the weight of the world on your shoulders – (to feel heavy responsibility)
    Synonyms: feel burdened, overwhelmed
    Sentence: He looked like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

  3. Lead by example – (to act in a way that shows others how to behave)
    Synonyms: model behavior, set the standard
    Sentence: A good leader doesn’t just instruct—he leads by example.


TONGUE TWISTER

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


“Leaders with logic learn to listen, lead, and last long.”


STORY: The Weight of the Crown

Jalen never sought leadership for status—it came to him because people trusted his integrity. When he was chosen as head of a newly formed task force, he knew it wasn’t just about power—it was about responsibility.

He took time to scrutinize the goals and risks of the project. Each decision was judicious, not rushed. He stayed accountable not only to upper management but also to his team, listening to their feedback and adjusting his approach.

When the workload intensified, he didn’t complain. Instead, he stayed calm and led by example. Though it felt at times like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, he remained composed. His team respected him not because he was perfect, but because he was present, fair, and firm.

He didn’t just take the helm—he made others feel safe on the voyage.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What made people trust Jalen as a leader?

  2. What word means examining things carefully before deciding?

  3. What idiom describes taking charge of a group or project?

  4. Why did Jalen’s team respect him?

  5. What does “lead by example” mean in the story?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What qualities make someone a responsible leader?

  2. Have you ever had to lead others? What challenges did you face?

  3. How do you stay accountable for your actions?

  4. Is it more important for a leader to be kind or firm? Why?

  5. What kind of leadership inspires you the most?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. True leadership is about responsibility, not status.

  2. Wise decisions come from careful observation and thought.

  3. A good leader earns respect by setting an example.


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