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Story 4

📘 Lesson Title: “Whispers of Wisdom”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Epiphany – (ih-PIH-fuh-nee) /ɪˈpɪfəni/
    (noun) – a sudden realization or insight
    Synonyms: revelation, awakening, insight
    Sentence: During the hike, she had an epiphany about what truly mattered in life.

  2. Astute – (uh-STOOT) /əˈstjuːt/
    (adjective) – having or showing sharp judgment
    Synonyms: clever, insightful, shrewd
    Sentence: His astute observations helped solve the case quickly.

  3. Reverence – (REV-er-uhns) /ˈrɛvərəns/
    (noun) – deep respect or admiration
    Synonyms: honor, veneration, admiration
    Sentence: They held a moment of silence out of reverence for the late leader.

  4. Vehement – (VEE-uh-muhnt) /ˈviːəmənt/
    (adjective) – showing strong feeling or intensity
    Synonyms: passionate, forceful, intense
    Sentence: He gave a vehement speech about the importance of equality.

  5. Contemplate – (KON-tuhm-playt) /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/
    (verb) – to think about deeply and seriously
    Synonyms: reflect, ponder, consider
    Sentence: She often contemplates her choices before making decisions.


IDIOMS

  1. Read between the lines – (to understand something not stated directly)
    Synonyms: infer, perceive the hidden meaning
    Sentence: He didn’t say he was upset, but I could read between the lines.

  2. Speak volumes – (to convey a lot without using many words)
    Synonyms: reveal, express strongly
    Sentence: Her silence spoke volumes about her disappointment.

  3. A blessing in disguise – (something that seems bad at first but turns out well)
    Synonyms: hidden benefit, unexpected good outcome
    Sentence: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led me to a better career.


TONGUE TWISTER

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


“Wise wizards whisper wildly while weaving windy wonders.”


STORY: Whispers of Wisdom

Elias was an astute listener, a man who believed that the world often spoke in whispers. He didn’t chase success loudly—he contemplated each move with care. One quiet morning, while walking in the woods, he experienced an epiphany—true wisdom came not from speaking, but from listening.

With reverence for the elders and their stories, Elias spent time learning from the past. When the village was in trouble, it was Elias who stood up and gave a vehement but inspiring speech. He had read between the lines of history, and his words spoke volumes to the hearts of many. His calm strength became a blessing in disguise for a community that needed a quiet leader.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What moment of realization did Elias experience in the woods?

  2. How would you describe Elias’s ability to make thoughtful decisions?

  3. What word shows Elias’s deep respect for the past?

  4. What kind of speech did Elias give to the village?

  5. Which idiom shows that Elias’s leadership turned out to be a hidden benefit?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had an epiphany that changed your perspective?

  2. Why is being astute important in leadership or decision-making?

  3. What does it mean to have reverence for something or someone?

  4. Can silent actions speak louder than words? Share an example.

  5. Have you experienced a blessing in disguise? What was it?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. The strength of quiet wisdom and careful listening

  2. The importance of respecting past generations

  3. How hidden challenges can become life-changing gifts


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