📖 Script
Narrator:
In a deep, peaceful forest, tall trees swayed with pride. They offered shade, shelter, and stood together as a united group.
One day, a man entered the forest, holding an axe—without a handle.
👨🌾 Woodcutter: “Dear trees, may I have just one branch to make a handle? With that, I can work and feed my family.”
🌳 Oak Tree: “It’s just one small branch. What harm could it do?”
Narrator:
Moved by sympathy, the trees agreed. The man selected a strong, straight branch and shaped it into a sturdy handle. With his axe now complete, he began chopping.
THWACK! THWACK!
🌲 Pine Tree: “Wait! What is he doing?!”
Narrator:
Tree after tree fell as the man swung the axe. The forest echoed with the sound of falling trunks.
🌿 Willow Tree: “We gave him the power to destroy us!”
Narrator:
But it was too late. The trees realized their kindness had been used against them.
Narrator:
From then on, the forest whispered a warning: never give your enemy the means to harm you.
📚 Vocabulary
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Handle – the part of a tool held in the hand
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Swayed – moved gently back and forth
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Sturdy – strong and durable
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Chopping – cutting with repeated blows
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Whispered – spoke softly or in a low voice
💬 Useful Expressions
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“What harm could it do?” – A phrase used to justify a small favor that may have consequences.
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“We gave him the power to destroy us!” – Realizing a mistake that led to one’s own harm.
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“Never give your enemy the means to harm you.” – Be cautious about trusting those who might turn against you.
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What did the woodcutter ask from the trees?
2. Why did the trees agree to help him?
3. What did the woodcutter do after making the axe handle?
4. How did the trees feel after they saw what was happening?
5. What lesson does the story teach?