Reading Log (Short Story)

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Name  : I Kenken Sukma Nur Umi Heryanto

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Class   : C

 

Pre-Reading

No	Day	Titles	Why I am interested to read	Questions before I read
1	Tuesday	1. A Merchant and His Donkey 2. Change Yourself and Not The World 3. Unhelpful Friends	1. I am only interested in what will happen between the merchant and his donkey. 2. I want to know what the story is about because the title already implies a moral. 3. I am interested in what will happen until the character's friend in this story is called unhelpful.	1. Since donkeys are synonymous with foolishness, will the donkey in this story be the same? 2. What does “Change Yourself and Not The World” mean? 3. Why can the character's friend in this story be called unhelpful?
2	Wednesday	1. Greedy Boy 2. The Devoted Mother 3. The Greedy Mouse	1. I am interested in how the story will unfold after reading the title. 2. I am interested in what the mother did that she is called a devoted mother. 3. I am interested in reading it because rats are sometimes depicted as greedy animals.	1. Who is the boy referred to as greedy in the title? 2. What did the mother do that she is called a devoted mother? 3. What does the greedy rat look like?
3	Thursday	1. The Ant and the Grasshopper 2. The Hare and the Tortoise 3. The Hidden Treasure	1. I am interested in reading this story because it seems to have the same story as a cartoon I once watched. 2. Like the previous story, it seems that this has the same story as a cartoon I once watched. 3. I am interested in things related to "treasure".	1. Is this story about the lazy grasshopper and the hardworking ants? 2. Is this story about the race between the rabbit and the turtle? 3. Is this story about pirates?laut?
4	Friday	1. Powerful Prayers 2. The Strange Bird with Two Heads 3. The Wolf and the Lamb	1. I want to know the meaning of the title "Powerful Prayers." 2. I am interested in the title. 3. The title reminds me of the story "The Wolf and the Three Little Pigs."	1. Is this story about humans and their God? 2. How can a bird have two heads? 3. Will the story be the same as the "Wolf and Three Little Pigs" story?

 

Report

Day 1 Tuesday Date: 28 March 2023
Time	07.20-07.24
Title	A Merchant and His Donkey
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	The Merchant and Donkey.
Main points of the story	The main story from "A Merchant and his Donkey" is about a merchant who sets off to the market with his donkey loaded with bags of salt. While crossing a river, the donkey slips and falls, causing the bags of salt to become lighter. The merchant reloaded the bags, but the donkey deliberately falls into the river again and wastes the salt. The merchant discovers the donkey's trick and loads sponges on its back instead. When they cross the river again, the sponges become heavier when wet, and the donkey's trick is discovered. The merchant teaches the donkey a lesson and they continue on their journey to the market.
New vocabularies found	Scrambled, riverbank, and deliberately.
Comments	The story of "A Merchant and his Donkey" is a classic fable that teaches a valuable lesson about deceit and consequences. The donkey's repeated attempts to deceive the merchant ultimately backfire and the merchant teaches the donkey a lesson by loading sponges on its back instead of salt. This story teaches us that dishonesty may bring short-term gains but will lead to long-term losses and that one cannot fool others indefinitely. It is also a reminder to be vigilant and observant in our interactions with others to avoid being deceived. Overall, this is a timeless story that still holds relevance today.

 

Day 1 Tuesday Date: 28 March 2023
Time	07.30-07.36
Title	Change Yourself and Not The World
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	The King, Ministers, and wise man from ministry.
Main points of the story	The main story from "Change Yourself and not The World" is about a king who traveled to distant places to interact with his people. After experiencing intolerable pain in his feet, he decided to order his servants to cover all the roads in his kingdom with leather to make walking more comfortable for his people. However, a wise man from his ministry suggested that the king simply get a pair of leather shoes made for himself instead of slaughtering thousands of cows and spending a huge amount of money to cover all the roads. The king was surprised by the wisdom of this suggestion and ordered a pair of leather shoes for himself and requested all his countrymen to wear shoes as well.
New vocabularies found	Prosperous, abundance, misfortunes, and pilgrim.
Comments	This story is a simple yet powerful reminder that small changes within oneself can lead to significant positive changes in society. Instead of trying to change the world around us, we should focus on changing ourselves and our attitudes towards life.

 

Day 1 Wednesday Date: 29 March 2023
Time	12.21-12.25
Title	Unhelpful Friends
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	Bunny Rabbit, Deer, Bear, Monkey, Elephant, Goat, and Wild Dogs.
Main points of the story	The main story from "Unhelpful Friends" is about a bunny rabbit who is chased by wild dogs and seeks help from his friends. However, all his friends turn him down and he learns to rely on himself in times of danger. It teaches the valuable lesson that sometimes we need to depend on ourselves and not rely on others for help.
New vocabularies found	Bush.
Comments	The story teaches a valuable lesson about self-reliance and the importance of not depending solely on others. It shows that sometimes people may not be able to help us due to their own reasons, and we should be prepared to find a solution on our own. The bunny rabbit was able to think quickly and found a way to survive without the help of his friends. It's a great reminder that we should be self-sufficient and not always rely on others to solve our problems.

 

Day 2 Wednesday Date: 29 March 2023
Time	14.18-14.22
Title	Greedy Boy
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	Sam, Tom, and Father.
Main points of the story	The main story from “Greedy Boy” is about Sam and Tom who are identical twins, but very different in nature. Sam was generous and selfless, while Tom was greedy and selfish. Their father decided to organize a competition between them to share his fortune equally. He asked them to walk as far as they could, and return home before sunset. The wealth would be divided in proportion to the distance covered. Sam walked slowly and steadily, turning back at noon to reach home on time. But Tom was greedy and kept walking, thinking he could cover more distance. As the sun set, he had to drag his tired feet back home, having lost the race due to his greed.
New vocabularies found	Fortune and engulfed.
Comments	The story portrays a valuable lesson about the consequences of greed. Tom's greed for more wealth caused him to lose the competition and miss out on his fair share of his father's fortune. The story teaches us that greed can cloud our judgment and cause us to make decisions that are not in our best interest. It is important to strike a balance between our desires and responsibilities and not let our greed control our actions.

 

Day 2 Wednesday Date: 29 March 2023
Time	14.25-14.29
Title	The Devoted Mother
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	Mother Duck, Her Little Ducklings, and Fox.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Devoted Mother" is about a mother duck and her ducklings on their way to a lake. When the mother duck sees a fox, she leads it away from her ducklings by pretending to be injured. The fox follows the mother duck, but she quickly spreads her wings and flies to safety in the middle of the lake with her ducklings. The mother duck's devotion to her ducklings is highlighted in the story, as she risks her own safety to protect them from harm.
New vocabularies found	Disbelief.
Comments	In the case of the story "The Devoted Mother", it teaches us the importance of being a devoted and protective parent, and the cleverness and quick-thinking that can be employed in dangerous situations. It also shows the theme of selflessness, where the mother duck was willing to risk herself to ensure the safety of her ducklings.

 

Day 2 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023
Time	14.34-14.38
Title	The Greedy Mouse
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	Greedy Mouse, Rabbit, and Cat.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Greedy Mouse" is about a mouse who saw a basket full of corn and wanted to eat it. He made a small hole in the basket and squeezed in to eat the corn. After eating to his heart's content, he tried to come out but could not as his belly was full. The mouse cried for help, and a rabbit passing by advised him to wait till his belly shrinks. But the mouse forgot all about escaping and ate more corn, making his belly big again. When the cat passed by, he smelled the mouse in the basket, lifted its lid, and ate the greedy mouse.
New vocabularies found	Squeezed, and shrinks.
Comments	The story of "The Greedy Mouse" teaches a valuable lesson about greed and its consequences. The mouse's desire to eat as much corn as possible led to his own demise, showing how our desires can blind us to the potential dangers and harm that may arise from them. The rabbit's advice to wait until the mouse's belly shrinks is a wise one, showing the importance of patience and self-control. Overall, the story provides a great example for children and adults alike to reflect on the importance of moderation and self-restraint.

 

Day 3 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023
Time	06.03-06.06
Title	The Ant and the Grasshopper
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	The Ant and The Grasshopper.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Ant and the Grasshopper" is about the importance of hard work and planning for the future. The Grasshopper was carefree and enjoyed singing and hopping around during the summer while the Ant worked tirelessly to store food for the winter. The Grasshopper did not see the need to plan for the future and asked the Ant why he was working so hard. But when winter arrived, the Grasshopper found himself starving while the Ant had enough food to sustain himself. The story teaches us that working hard today and planning for the future is crucial if we want to reap the benefits tomorrow.
New vocabularies found	Chirping and toil.
Comments	This story teaches an important lesson about the value of hard work and preparation. It shows that those who work hard and plan ahead will be rewarded in the future, while those who are lazy and careless may suffer the consequences. The characters of the Ant and the Grasshopper represent two different attitudes towards life, and the story encourages us to adopt the diligent and responsible attitude of the Ant.

 

Day 3 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023
Time	06.10-06.15
Title	The Hare and the Tortoise
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	The Hare and The Tortoise.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Hare and the Tortoise" is about a speedy hare who boasts about his speed and challenges the slow tortoise to a race. During the race, the hare becomes overconfident, takes a nap, and loses the race to the steady and persistent tortoise. The moral of the story is that "slow and steady wins the race."   However, two additional versions of the story have been proposed. In the first addition, the hare learns from his mistakes and challenges the tortoise to another race, which he wins by being fast and consistent. The moral of this version is that "fast and consistent may be better than slow and steady."   In the second addition, the tortoise, knowing that he cannot win on a traditional terrain, chooses a non-traditional terrain for the race. He wins by swimming across a river while the hare is left pondering how to cross. The moral of this version is that "when your capabilities are below par, choose a playing ground that gives you a natural advantage."
New vocabularies found	Pace.
Comments	The story of "The Hare and the Tortoise" is a classic tale with an important moral lesson. It teaches us the value of persistence, consistency, and the dangers of overconfidence. The additional versions of the story also offer valuable insights into the importance of being fast and consistent and the value of choosing a playing ground that gives you a natural advantage. These additions show us that there are many different strategies we can use to achieve success, and that we should be open to trying new approaches when our current methods are not working. Overall, this story is a great reminder of the importance of hard work, determination, and the willingness to learn and adapt.

 

Day 3 Thursday Date: 30 March 2023
Time	06.19-06.25
Title	The Hidden Treasure
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	An old man with four lazy sons, The four lazy sons, and A passerby.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Hidden Treasure" is about an old man who had four lazy sons. The old man fell sick and was worried about his sons' future as they were hesitant to work. The old man decided to trick his sons into realizing the importance of hard work by telling them about a treasure box with gold coins and expensive gems hidden in their land. However, he did not remember the exact place where he had buried the treasure. After the old man died, the sons worked hard and dug the land to find the treasure, but they found nothing. A passerby suggested that they should farm the land and grow vegetables, which turned out to be a profitable business for the sons. They realized that hard work was the real treasure, and they started working hard, earning more money, and living happily. The moral of the story is that hard work always pays off.
New vocabularies found	Deteriorated, flowering, and fertile.
Comments	In regards to the story of "The Hidden Treasure," it conveys a moral lesson about the value of hard work and the dangers of laziness. The story shows how the sons' hard work and persistence paid off by transforming their land into a fertile garden that yielded a good income, which was more valuable than any treasure. This story can inspire readers to appreciate the benefits of working hard and not just rely on luck or inheritance to succeed in life.

 

Day 4 Friday Date: 31 March 2023
Time	05.32-05.38
Title	Powerful Prayers
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	Kim, Ray, and God.
Main points of the story	The main story from "Powerful Prayers" is about two friends, Kim and Ray, who were on a sea voyage and were shipwrecked on a deserted island. Kim and Ray prayed to God for help, but their prayers were different. Kim's prayers were selfish, while Ray's prayers were selfless. Kim received everything he prayed for, but he forgot about his friend Ray, who had prayed for all of Kim's prayers to be fulfilled. In the end, Kim realized that selflessness is the highest form of prayer, and Ray's prayers were more powerful than his own. The story teaches the lesson that it is important to be selfless and think of others before oneself.
New vocabularies found	Voyage dan intervention.
Comments	This is a well-crafted story with a clear moral message. It is an engaging tale that emphasizes the importance of selflessness and the power of prayer. The characters are relatable and their actions and decisions are believable. The story is also well-paced, with enough suspense and surprise to keep the reader engaged until the end. Overall, it is a great example of a moral tale that teaches an important lesson in an entertaining way.

 

Day 4 Friday Date: 31 March 2023
Time	05.54-05.59
Title	The Strange Bird with Two Heads
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	The Strange Bird with Two Heads.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Strange Bird with Two Heads" is about a peculiar bird that had two heads which constantly argued with each other. One day, while flying over a river, the left head saw a red fruit on a tree and decided to eat it without sharing it with the right head. The right head became upset and jealous, but the left head didn't care. A few days later, the right head saw a pink fruit and despite warnings from other birds that it was poisonous, it decided to eat it as a way of getting back at the left head. Unfortunately, this resulted in the death of the strange bird. The story teaches us that quarrels within a family can have devastating effects on the whole family.
New vocabularies found	Plucked and quarrel.
Comments	The story of the strange bird with two heads teaches us an important lesson about the dangers of selfishness and quarrels within a family. The two heads of the bird acted like rivals, refusing to share or compromise with each other, which ultimately led to their own demise. The story encourages us to be more compassionate, empathetic, and understanding towards our family members and to work together for the greater good of the family. It also highlights the importance of communication and conflict resolution in maintaining healthy family relationships.

 

Day 4 Friday Date: 31 March 2023
Time	06.02-06.07
Title	The Wolf and the Lamb
Sources	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories (Short Stories)
Characters	The Wolf, The Lamb, and The Shepherd.
Main points of the story	The main story from "The Wolf and the Lamb" is about a little lamb who wandered away from its flock and met a cunning wolf who intended to eat it. The lamb cleverly stalled the wolf, by convincing it to wait until the grass it had eaten was digested. The lamb also managed to convince the wolf to let it dance, and then asked the wolf to ring the bell tied to its neck for music. The ringing of the bell attracted the shepherd who was looking for the lost lamb, and the wolf ran away when it saw the shepherd with a stick. The story teaches us that intelligence can sometimes be more powerful than physical strength.
New vocabularies found	Grazing, meadow, flock, mischievous, and sufficient.
Comments	The story of "The Wolf and the Lamb" teaches us an important lesson about using our wits to overcome difficult situations. Despite being physically weaker than the wolf, the lamb was able to outsmart it and save itself from becoming the wolf's prey. This is a reminder that intelligence and quick thinking can sometimes be more powerful than brute force. It's a good lesson for everyone, no matter what situation they find themselves in.

 

What character do you like most? Why?

I like the ant from the story "The Ant and the Grasshopper," because it is hardworking and responsible. The ant is a wise creature who prepares for the future by working hard and storing up food, even though it requires great effort. In contrast, the grasshopper is portrayed as lazy and carefree, not thinking about the future and enjoying the present moment too much. The ant's attitude and behavior are admirable and provide a valuable lesson about the importance of hard work and preparation.