ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Story that teaches respect at school – Allison’s Decision – STOP BULLING
Today was the first day back at school after summer break, and I was so excited to see all my friends again! We were all ready to go out for recess when we noticed something different about Jimmy.
“Did you see Jimmy’s legs? They look like springs!” someone said.
“No, I didn’t,” I replied.
Some kids laughed at Jimmy because he tripped while playing basketball. His legs were so long that he couldn’t even use the slide properly. Some of the younger kids didn’t want to play with him, and Will called him “Legs” because he was clumsy. I felt sad for Jimmy because he always seemed unhappy.
One day after school, Lucy and I heard some kids yelling. A little white kitten was stuck in a tree, and the younger kids were worried it might fall. Jimmy came over, jumped, and his springy legs shot him up like a rocket to save the kitten!
“You saved our class’s mascot! Thank you so much!” the kids cheered.
Jimmy was happy, and so was I. But Annie and Will weren’t pleased that Jimmy was the hero.
Later, we started getting ready for the year-end show. We were going to perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” When it was time to pick costumes, everyone rushed to the trunk.
“I want the pine tree costume!”
“I’ll take the apple tree!”
“And I want the sunflower!”
When it was Jimmy’s turn, the only costume left was the cactus, which wasn’t very pretty. Annie and Will made fun of him, and Jimmy began to cry. Seeing him so upset made me want to help.
I went over to Annie and Will. “That’s enough! It’s not nice to make fun of him. How would you feel if someone did that to you? You should be ashamed.”
They looked at each other and realized they were wrong.
“You’re right, Alison. We didn’t know we were hurting his feelings. Jimmy, we’re sorry. You can have my tree costume,” Will said.
“It’s okay. Lucy put flowers on my cactus costume, and now it looks really nice,” Jimmy replied.
After that, no one made fun of Jimmy. He was happier and enjoyed being in the play. We all had a great time, and our parents loved the show too. Annie and Will learned to respect Jimmy and accept him just the way he was.
This story teaches us to treat others the way we want to be treated. Jimmy, with his springy legs, was made fun of by Annie and Will, but he was a hero to the younger kids because he saved their mascot. Everyone has good and bad points, and that’s why we should accept people as they are.
If you see someone being treated badly, like Alison did, you can help. If you can’t do it alone, ask your parents or teachers for help. They will always be there for you.
Role-Play Activity: Gather your friends or family members and act out the story of “Allison’s Decision.” Take turns playing different characters like Jimmy, Allison, Annie, and Will. After the role-play, discuss how each character felt and what they learned. How did Allison’s actions change the way others treated Jimmy? This activity helps you understand the importance of standing up for others and treating everyone with respect.
Respect in Action: Think about someone in your school or neighborhood who might feel left out or different, just like Jimmy. Plan a small act of kindness for them. It could be inviting them to play a game, drawing them a picture, or simply saying something nice. Afterward, talk with a parent or teacher about how it felt to be kind and how the other person reacted. This will help you see the impact of your actions on others.
Observation Journal: For one week, keep a journal where you write down or draw pictures of moments when you see someone being respectful or disrespectful. At the end of the week, review your journal with a parent or teacher. Discuss what you observed and how you can help make your school or community a more respectful place. This activity encourages you to be more aware of your surroundings and think about how you can contribute positively.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music] Today is the first day of class after summer break. It’s great to see all my friends again! We all wanted to go out for recess, and that’s when we noticed something different about Jimmy.
“Alison, did you see Jimmy’s legs? They were like springs!”
“No, I didn’t.”
“Well, you’re the only one who didn’t. Did you see everyone making fun of him?”
Annie and Will laughed at Jimmy because he tripped while playing basketball. He couldn’t use the slide either; his legs stretched out so much that they held him back. Time went by, but some of the younger kids still didn’t want to play with Jimmy. Will called him “Legs” because of how long they were and because he was clumsy. I felt bad because he always seemed sad.
One day after school, Lucy and I heard people yelling. A little white kitten was stuck in a tree, and the youngest kids were afraid it would fall. Jimmy went over to it, jumped, and his springy legs shot him right up like a rocket.
“You saved the class’s mascot! Thank you so much!”
“No problem!” The youngest kids were very happy. I was happy for Jimmy because he was happy, but Annie and Will weren’t pleased that he was the younger kids’ hero.
Jimmy was nice and friendly to everyone, but Annie and Will continued to be mean to him. One day, we started preparing for the year-end show. We were going to put on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” When it was time to pick our costumes, we all ran to the trunk.
“I want the pine tree costume!”
“The apple tree costume for me!”
“And I want the sunflower!”
“Jimmy, which one do you want?”
But it was too late; the only costume left for Jimmy was the cactus, the ugliest of them all. Annie and Will made fun of him, and Jimmy started crying. When I saw how badly Jimmy felt, I decided to do something.
I went over to Annie and Will. “That’s enough! It’s not right to make fun of him. Would you like it if someone treated you like that? You should be ashamed of yourselves.”
They looked at each other and realized that what they had done was wrong.
“You’re right, Alison. We didn’t know we were hurting his feelings. Jimmy, we’re sorry. Here, you can have my tree costume.”
“It’s okay. The flowers Lucy put on my cactus costume made it really nice.”
No one made fun of Jimmy after that. He was happier and had fun in the play. We all enjoyed ourselves, and our parents had a good time too. After talking to Will and Annie, they started to respect Jimmy and accept him just the way he was.
We should treat others the way we want to be treated. In this story, we meet Jimmy, the boy with legs made of springs. When he arrives at school, Annie and Will make fun of him because he is clumsy, but not all the kids see Jimmy like that. In the eyes of the younger kids, he’s a hero since he saved their mascot, and that’s a very important detail.
We all have good and bad points, and that’s why we should accept other people just the way they are. There will always be people who don’t respect others, but they shouldn’t get their way. Just like Alison, we can all do something when we see someone else feeling bad. If we can’t do it alone, our parents or teachers can help. You can always call on them.
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This version maintains the essence of the story while removing any inappropriate or negative language.
