I’m a carpenter and my best project was building a beautiful desk made out of solid oak. It took me a very long time to complete and I had a few issues. The pieces of wood were very heavy and I’m not a strong person. The surface was very rough and I had a hard time fixing it. When I was done, I was very proud of my work. Someone wanted to buy it from me for a lot of money, but it is worth more than that to me.
Vocabulary Practice (5 mins)
Mark the best choice.
1) A carpenter is...
a) Someone who builds things
b) Someone who fixes things
c) Someone who works with wood
d) Someone who makes lots of money
2) The narrator is not so strong. What is a synonym for this?
a) weak
b) built
c) helpful
d) sturdy
3) What will the narrator trade for his desk?
a) lots of money
b) more wood
c) getting stronger
d) nothing
Questions for Discussion (15 mins)
Have you ever built something?
Do you have anything that is worth more than money?
Do you like to work with your hands?
Activities (15 mins)
Write down three key words to the story.
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Why did you choose these three words?
Retell the story to a partner in your own words.
A Related Simile (5 mins)
What does this relate to in the story?
It’s as smooth as silk.
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