The Ungrateful Tiger: (Engage Literacy Brown)
Engage Literacy Brown Series
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What’s inside...
A captivating tale of a tiger who learns the value of gratitude through a series of adventures with various other forest animals. This folktale tells the story of a boy named Kim who lives near a village. He helps on his family farm, gets eggs from the chickens, milk from the goat, and sits under the tree for shade and collects fruit from it but never thanks them. After Kim rescues a tiger, the tiger is ungrateful and wants to eat Kim. The story unfolds as we see whether the other animals and the tree will help him.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the tiger's attitude change throughout the story and why do you think that happened?
What would you do if you were in the woodcutter’s position when he first met the tiger?
Can you think of a time when you felt ungrateful? How did you handle it?
What do you think is the message of this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the emotions of the characters and relate them to their own experiences. Discuss the importance of gratitude and empathy by drawing parallels with real-life situations. Use expressive read-aloud techniques to make the story more vivid and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Gratitude
Explanation: In 'The Ungrateful Tiger,' the tiger is initially unthankful after being helped by a man. The story illustrates how his lack of gratitude leads to negative consequences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of expressing thanks and appreciating the help they receive from others, encouraging them to acknowledge acts of kindness in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: The tiger’s ungrateful behavior results in his own misfortune, showing the direct impact of one’s actions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that their actions have consequences, promoting thoughtful behavior and decision making.
Example Lesson: Compassion and Helping Others
Explanation: The man in the story helps the tiger out of a difficult situation, serving as an example of compassion.
Real-World Application: Children learn to empathize with others in need and understand the value of assisting those who are struggling.