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World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson9: Hercules and the Wagoner

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. drag /drag/
  -to draw with force, effort, or difficulty
  The pet walker dragged the bull dog away from a stray cat.
2. load /lohd/
  -the quantity that can be or usually is carried at one time
  The construction worker carried a heavy load of wooden materials across the site.
3. rut /ruht/
  -a furrow or track in the ground, especially one made by the passage of a vehicle
  The fruit truck got stuck in a rut on the way to the market.
4. aid /eyd/
  -help or support; assistance.
  With the aid of a dog, the blind man was able to cross the street safely.
5. urge /urj/
  -to drive with incitement to speed or effort
  The team captain urged his teammates to play harder during the last quarter of the game.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
HERCULES AND THE WAGONER
A Farmer was driving his wagon along a miry country road after a heavy rain. The horses could hardly drag the load through the deep mud, and at last came to a standstill when one of the wheels sank to the hub in a rut.

The farmer climbed down from his seat and stood beside the wagon looking at it but without making the least effort to get it out of the rut. All he did was to curse his bad luck and call loudly on Hercules to come to his aid. Then, it is said, Hercules really did appear, saying:

“Put your shoulder to the wheel, man, and urge on your horses. Do you think you can move the wagon by simply looking at it and whining about it? Hercules will not help unless you make some effort to help yourself.”

And when the farmer put his shoulder to the wheel and urged on the horses, the wagon moved very readily, and soon the Farmer was riding along in great content and with a good lesson learned.

Self help is the best help.

Heaven helps those who help themselves.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. What was the farmer doing after a heavy rain?
2. What happened to his wagon while driving?
3. How did the farmer solve the problem?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Do you think the farmer expected the trouble to happen?
2. Why do you think the farmer complained instead of solving his own problem?
3. If Hercules did not talk to him, what do you think would have happened to the farmer?
4. The fable’s lesson is “Self help is the best help. Heaven helps those who help themselves.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
5. Have you ever read any self-help books? Please tell me more.
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson8: The Boy and the Filberts

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. draw /draw/
  -to bring, take, or pull out, as from a receptacle or source:
  The old man drew water from the well.
2. unwilling /UHN-wil-ing/
  -not willing; reluctant
  The baseball coach was unwilling to stop the training despite the heavy rain.
3. give up /GIV-uhp/
  -something conceded or relinquished
  He gave up his seat for the old lady.
4. satisfy /SAT-is-fahy/
  -to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of
  The manager was beyond satisfied with the team’s performance, so he gave them a pay raise.
5. attempt /UH-tempt/
  -to make an effort at; try
  The toddler attempted to open the cookie jar.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
THE BOY AND THE FILBERTS
A Boy was given permission to put his hand into a pitcher to get some filberts. But he took such a great fistful that he could not draw his hand out again. There he stood, unwilling to give up a single filbert and yet unable to get them all out at once. Vexed and disappointed he began to cry.

“My boy”, said his mother, “be satisfied with half the nuts you have taken and you will easily get your hand out. Then perhaps you may have some more filberts some other time.”

Do not attempt too much at once.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. What was the boy trying to get from the pitcher?
2. How did the boy do it?
3. What did his mother advise him?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Why do you think the boy tried to get too many filberts at once?
2. How would you describe the boy’s personality?
3. What can you say about the advice given by his mother?
4. The fable’s lesson is “Do not attempt too much at once.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
5. Do you think that greed can be good sometimes?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson7: The Eagle and the Jackdaw

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. swoop /swoop/
  -to sweep through the air, as a bird or a bat, especially down upon prey
  A raven swooped down its prey.
2. nest /nest/
  -a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young
  The farmer found 5 eggs in a nest.
3. feather /FETH-er/
  -one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird’s body
  Peacocks have eye-catching feathers.
4. fierce /feers/
  -violent in force, intensity, etc.:
  A fierce fight broke out in the middle of the town.
5. vanity /VAN-i-tee/
  -excessive pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc
  The movie actor was blinded by vanity.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
THE EAGLE AND THE JACKDAW
An Eagle, swooping down on powerful wings, seized a lamb in her talons and made off with it to her nest. A Jackdaw saw the deed, and his silly head was filled with the idea that he was big and strong enough to do as the Eagle had done. So with much rustling of feathers and a fierce air, he came down swiftly on the back of a large Ram. But when he tried to rise again he found that he could not get away, for his claws were tangled in the wool. And so far was he from carrying away the Ram, that the Ram hardly noticed he was there.

The Shepherd saw the fluttering Jackdaw and at once guessed what had happened. Running up, he caught the bird and clipped its wings. That evening he gave the Jackdaw to his children.

What a funny bird this is! they said laughing, “what do you call it, father?”

That is a Jackdaw, my children. But if you should ask him, he would say he is an Eagle.

Do not let your vanity make you overestimate your powers.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Which animal was able to seize a lamb?
2. What did the Jackdaw do?
3. What did the Shepherd tell his children?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Why do you think the Jackdaw imitated the Eagle?
2. Do you think the Shepherd did the right thing?
3. If you were of the Shepherd’s children, what else would you ask him?
4. The fable’s lesson is “Do not let your vanity make you overestimate your powers.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
5. Do you know anyone who is as ambitious as the Jackdaw? Please share.
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson146: The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. bear /bair/
  -to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant
  I cannot bear the taste of mint chocolate.
2. crawl /krawl/
  -to move along on hands and knees or with your body stretched out along a surface
  The baby finally crawled.
3. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/
  -an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won
  The football team celebrated their victory at the old restaurant.
4. boast /bohst/
  -to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
  She is always boasting about her latest clothes.
5. rival /RAHY-vuhl/
  -a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
  He considers the new member of the team his rival.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle
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Once there were two Cocks living in the same farmyard who could not bear the sight of each other. At last one day they flew up to fight it out, beak and claw.

They fought until one of them was beaten and crawled off to a corner to hide.

The Cock that had won the battle flew to the top of the hen-house, and, proudly flapping his wings, crowed with all his might to tell the world about his victory.

But an Eagle, circling overhead, heard the boasting chanticleer and, swooping down, carried him off to his nest.

His rival saw the deed, and coming out of his corner, took his place as master of the farmyard.

Pride goes before a fall.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Who crawled off to a corner to hide?
2. How did the Cock celebrate his victory?
3. What did the Eagle do to the Cock?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What makes the fable interesting for you?
2. How would you describe the Cock?
3. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
4. What do you think of people who constantly boast about their achievements and possessions?
5. Do you think that being humble leads to success? Why or why not?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson65: Who ate the cake? ケーキを食べたのは誰?

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. bake 焼く
2. cousin いとこ
3. pie パイ
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Can I have some?
Sorry, I already gave it to my cousin. She ate the cheesecake that I made.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Emma, how’s it going?
Hi, Ron. I just finished baking!

What did you bake?
Cheesecake!

Wow! Can I have some?
Sorry, I already gave it to my cousin. She ate the cheesecake that I made.

That’s okay! Do you want to share the pie that I bought?
Wow! The pie that everyone is talking about. I would love to!

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Emma, how’s it going?
Hi, Ron. I just finished baking!

What did you bake?
Cheesecake!

Wow! Can I have some?
Sorry, I already gave it to my cousin. She ate _____________________.

That’s okay! Do you want to share _____________?
Wow! ___________________. I would love to!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Do you want to visit the store that sells dorayaki?
B: Yes, _____________________________.
2. A: Did she eat the cheese tonkatsu that I cooked?
B: No, _____________________________.
3. A: What did __________________________?
B: I brought the cake that you like.
4. A: __________________________ that tasted sweet?
B: No, he ordered the coffee that tasted strong.
5. A: Did she ___________________________?
B: Yes, she chose the dress that looked cute.
6. A: Should we ___________________________?
B: Yes, let’s listen to a song that grandfather knows.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are at a cake store. Ask the seller about the cake that everyone is talking about.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson74: The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. grief /grif/
  -great sadness, especially caused by someone’s death
  She suffered from grief after the sudden death of her friend.
2. venture (out) /VEN-cher/
  -to leave a safe place and go somewhere that may involve risks
  She ventured out of their hometown to look for better opportunities.
3. stroll /strol/
  -a slow, relaxed walk somewhere
  After attending the mass, the family went for a stroll in the park.
4. frighten /FRAY-ten/
  -to make someone feel fear
  Just hearing the voice of her terror professor frightens her.
5. acquaintance /a-KWEYN-tans/
  -someone who you know but do not know well
  Because of the nature of her work as an advertiser, she made a lot of acquaintances in the industry.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse.
A very young Mouse, who had never seen anything of the world, almost came to grief the very first time he ventured out. And this is the story he told his mother about his adventures.

“I was strolling along very peaceably when, just as I turned the corner into the next yard, I saw two strange creatures. One of them had a very kind and gracious look, but the other was the most fearful monster you can imagine. You should have seen him.”

“On top of his head and in front of his neck hung pieces of raw red meat. He walked about restlessly, tearing up the ground with his toes, and beating his arms savagely against his sides. The moment he caught sight of me he opened his pointed mouth as if to swallow me, and then he let out a piercing roar that frightened me almost to death.”

Can you guess who it was that our young Mouse was trying to describe to his mother? It was nobody but the Barnyard Cock and the first one the little Mouse had ever seen.

“If it had not been for that terrible monster,” the Mouse went on, “I should have made the acquaintance of the pretty creature, who looked so good and gentle. He had thick, velvety fur, a meek face, and a look that was very modest, though his eyes were bright and shining. As he looked at me he waved his fine long tail and smiled.”

“I am sure he was just about to speak to me when the monster I have told you about let out a screaming yell, and I ran for my life.”

“My son,” said the Mother Mouse, “that gentle creature you saw was none other than the Cat. Under his kindly appearance, he bears a grudge against every one of us. The other was nothing but a bird who wouldn’t harm you in the least. As for the Cat, he eats us. So be thankful, my child, that you escaped with your life, and, as long as you live, never judge people by their looks.”

Do not trust alone to outward appearances.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. How did the young Mouse describe the Cock?
2. How did the young Mouse describe the Cat?
3. What did the Mother tell the young Mouse about the judgments he made?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What do you think happened if the young Mouse did not run?
2. Why do you think the young Mouse was lured by the appearance of the Cat?
3. Do you agree with what the Mother told the young Mouse? Why or why not?
4. In what situations can the moral of the story be applied?
5. Why do you think it is easy for people to judge based on outward appearances?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson73: The Fox and the Goat

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. finest /FAY-nest/
  -excellent or much better than average
  The restaurant downtown sells one of the finest wines in the country.
2. immediately /i-MI-di-et-li/
  -next to something, or close to something in time
  She immediately cried after hearing about the accident.
3. plight /playt/
  -an unpleasant or difficult situation
  The plight of the poor was worsened by the pandemic.
4. leap /lip/
  -to suddenly move somewhere
  The dog leaped over the gate upon seeing its owner.
5. cautious /KO-shus/
  -taking care to avoid risks or danger
  She is very cautious in the conduct of the experiment.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Fox and the Goat
A Fox fell into a well, and though it was not very deep, he found that he could not get out again. After he had been in the well a long time, a thirsty Goat came by. The Goat thought the Fox had gone down to drink, and so he asked if the water was good.

“The finest in the whole country,” said the crafty Fox, “jump in and try it. There is more than enough for both of us.”

The thirsty Goat immediately jumped in and began to drink. The Fox just as quickly jumped on the Goat’s back and leaped from the tip of the Goat’s horns out of the well.

The foolish Goat now saw what a plight he had got into, and begged the Fox to help him out. But the Fox was already on his way to the woods.

“If you had as much sense as you have beard, old fellow,” he said as he ran, “you would have been more cautious about finding a way to get out again before you jumped in.”

Look before you leap.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. What happened when the Fox fell into the well?
2. Why did the Goat jump into the well?
3. How did the Fox trick the Goat?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What do you think was wrong in the action of the Goat?
2. Did the Fox do the right thing?
3. What could have happened if the Goat thought about the situation first before jumping?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. Do you think a person has to consider all the facts in a situation before making a decision? Why or why not?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson72: The Mule

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. vigorous /VIG-o-rus/
  -healthy and strong
  She was feeling vigorous that day so she decided to run in the park.
2. prance /prans/
  -to walk in an energetic way and with more movement than necessary
  They are prancing together while on the dance floor.
3. loftily /LOF-te-li/
  -in a way that shows you think you are better than other people
  She rebutted her opponent’s proposition loftily.
4. distinctly /di-STINKT-ly/
  -clearly
  I distinctly know that his answers are correct.
5. harness /HAR-nes/
  -a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
  Bunjee jumpers are put into a harness to keep them safe.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Mule
A Mule had had a long rest and much good feeding. He was feeling very vigorous indeed, and pranced around loftily, holding his head high.

“My father certainly was a full-blooded racer,” he said. “I can feel that distinctly.”

The next day he was put into harness again and that evening he was very downhearted indeed.

“I was mistaken,” he said. “My father was an Ass after all.”

Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the Mule feel vigorous at the beginning of the story?
2. What did the Mule conclude when he felt vigorous?
3. What made the Mule realize that he was mistaken?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Was the Mule correct in immediately boasting? Why or why not?
2. What could the Mule have done when he felt vigorous?
3. What do you think would happen if he were not put into harness?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. What instances can you think of wherein we can apply this lesson?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson71: The Ass and the Grasshoppers

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. pasture /PAS-chur/
  -grass or similar plants suitable for animals such as cows and sheep to eat, or an area of land covered in this
  She maintains the pasture for the cattle.
2. chirp /cherp/
  -to make a short high sound or sounds
  I hear the chirping of the birds every morning.
3. divine /di-VAYN/
  -extremely good, pleasant, or enjoyable
  Her voice is divine.
4. foolish /FU-lish/
  -stupid and not wise
  It was foolish of them to pay so much.
5. fond /fand/
  -to like someone or something
  She was very fond of reading so she built her own library.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Ass and the Grasshoppers
One day as an Ass was walking in the pasture, he found some Grasshoppers chirping merrily in a grassy corner of the field.

He listened with a great deal of admiration to the song of the Grasshoppers. It was such a joyful song that his pleasure-loving heart was filled with a wish to sing as they did.

“What is it?” he asked very respectfully, “that has given you such beautiful voices? Is there any special food you eat or is it some divine nectar that makes you sing so wonderfully?”

“Yes,” said the Grasshoppers, who were very fond of a joke; “it is the dew we drink! Try some and see.”

So thereafter the Ass would eat nothing and drink nothing but dew.

Naturally, the poor foolish Ass soon died.

The laws of nature are unchangeable.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the Ass approach the grasshoppers?
2. What tip did the Grasshoppers give to the Ass?
3. What happened to the Ass eventually?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Was the Ass correct in asking and trusting the Grasshoppers?
2. Why did the Grasshoppers fool the ass?
3. Why do you think the Ass followed the Grasshopper’s advice immediately?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. What are the things in your life that you consider unchangeable?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson70: The Wolf and the Goat

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. spy /spay/
  -to secretly watch someone
  She spies on her husband to know if he has an illicit affair.
2. pretend /pri-TEND/
  -to behave as if something is true when it is not
  She pretended to be sick to avoid going to class.
3. anxious /ENK-shus/
  -worried and nervous
  She was very anxious about the result of her medical tests.
4. appetite /AP-e-tayt/
  -the feeling that you want to eat
  To fulfill her appetite, she went to a restaurant with a buffet.
5. fine /fayn/
  -excellent or much better than average
  The restaurant nearby sells one of the finest wines in the country.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Wolf and the Goat
A hungry Wolf spied a Goat browsing at the top of a steep cliff where he could not possibly get at her.

“That is a very dangerous place for you,” he called out, pretending to be very anxious about the Goat’s safety. “What if you should fall! Please listen to me and come down! Here you can get all you want of the finest, tenderest grass in the country.”

The Goat looked over the edge of the cliff.

“How very, very anxious you are about me,” she said, “and how generous you are with your grass! But I know you! It’s your own appetite you are thinking of, not mine!”

An invitation prompted by selfishness is not to be accepted.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. What did the Wolf pretend to feel about the Goat?
2. Was the Wolf successful with his plan?
3. How did the Goat react to the Wolf’s play?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Why did the Wolf pretend to care about the Goat’s safety?
2. Why did the Goat refuse to trust the Golf?
3. What do you think should the Goat do to escape from the Wolf? Please explain your answer.
4. Do you agree with the lesson of the story? Why or why not?
5. How do you determine if the invitation is driven by selfishness?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.