A CHILD WITHOUT RIGHTS

Carlos, or "Chupetín," as he is known in the bus station scene, the gigantic

Lima market, lives wherever it can.
He escaped from his home due to the mistreatment he continuously received from the current one.
her mother's companion and because she, who was supposed to support him, remained silent and did not
she protested against the physical punishment her little one received.
From that time, Carlos does not want to remember despite the cold he feels in his
streets when night falls and has to cuddle up, along with other children from the
street, in the porch of some house under construction, he was only seven years old.

Now he is nine. Two years that he is 'Chupetín, the fruit bird', 'the big boy'
because it only lives, it only defends itself.
A swipe of a cloth on a car here, another there. Efforts to dodge the...
cars. Struggles to not feel bad when from a latest model someone shouts:
Look at that pig! How disgusting! And worse, dodging the curses that a bus driver throws at you.
abusive yells and throws you like a dart full of poison.
What a life! What a rush! What desperation!
And the dust and the cold or the dust and the sun and the unrelenting thirst. And almost nothing to take away.
to the mouth, to calm the hunger. And nothing to feel good. Everything is work,
scares, races.
Only at night, when with other children, does he sit around a small
campfire lit with all kinds of remnants, does not know how or why, his heart
As a child, he becomes fully so again and feels like playing and laughing.
At that moment, not knowing why, the fatigue fades away, it leaves; the hunger
calm and everyone laughs.

An incredible night match is set up where the ball can hardly be seen and the
Kicks at the ball seem more like the gestures of daring karateka.
Goal! Goal! Amazing goal! Everyone shouts.
An arch marked by nearly broken bricks has allowed the ball to
cloth and paper entered and the excitement of these small defenseless beings is
absolute.
Carlos, from his almost imaginary position as a central back, believes that there is a God of
the joy.
An extraordinary being that could very well have the face of a loving father and that
It allows that, every night, when the few stars that manage to shine in the sky
Lima gray, shine and wink at everyone, laughter escapes from a sack of silver and
installs on the face of each street child and makes them feel happy, very happy.
But all of this is unreal.
Carlos and the other children know that reality is cruel and that it strikes.
Tired of laughing and chasing the ball that they can barely see anymore, they throw more.
waste to the fire to make it burn and heat them up and practically it
they pile up to sleep.
Tomorrow will not be another different day.
It will be like this one. It will be full of cares and problems. And they, the children of the
street, they well know that their loneliness is like a fence and that there are few who
They will try to break it to get closer to them.
And so life will go on. And one day will come and another day.
And no one knows what direction their lives will take. You, who read these lines, what will you do?
for the children like 'Chupetín'?

LEXICAL LEVEL

Write these words in the corresponding meaning.

maltrato – protestaba – pórtico – afanes – esquivar

implacable – desechos – instala

............................. Claimed.
2. ............................. To mistreat someone by word or deed.
Excessive and hard work.
4. ............................. Place it in its proper place.
5. ............................. Site with columns that is built in front of the
temples.
Cruel, inhuman.
7. ............................. Avoid, refuse. Withdraw, retreat, excuse oneself.
8. ............................. What remains after having chosen the best and
more useful of a thing.

Rewrite the sentence, replacing the highlighted word with a synonym.

He/She fled from his/her house. ...........................................................

Efforts to dodge the cars. ...........................................................

But all of this is unreal. ...........................................................

They pile up to sleep. ...........................................................

5. The face of a father. ...........................................................

• Une con una línea cada palabra con su respectivo antónimo.

LITERAL LEVEL

Complete this form about the character from the text.

Remember the reading and answer.

1. Why did Carlos flee from his house?

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2. What does it mean to be a 'fruit bird'?

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3. Why didn't his mom protect him?

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4. Why does he feel lonely?

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5. What does Carlitos do during the day?

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Mark an (X) the correct answer.
"The stop" is:
a bus stop. a market. a street.
2. The current partner of his mother, for Carlitos was:
your uncle. your friend. his stepfather.
3. Because it only lives and only defends itself, they nicknamed it:
The big boy. The abandoned. Pig.
4. Only at night does Carlitos become:
a worker. a bird. a child.
5. The street children feel:
love and affection. solitude and hunger. freedom and happiness.
• Sequentially arrange the events by writing from 1 to 7.

He is hungry and feels alone on the street.

He fled from his house, in the street they call him "Chupetín".

Share joys and sorrows with other abandoned children.

Carlitos is a boy who lives with his mother and stepfather.

The boy suffers abuse from his stepfather.

He dedicates himself to cleaning cars like other kids.

The future of these children is uncertain.

Classify the previous sentences and write them in the part of the narration that corresponds.
correspond.

INFERENTIAL LEVEL
Complete the following outline.

Write down the rights that are not upheld for street children.

Infer the consequence of the following action.

CRITICAL LEVEL - VALUATIVE

Reflect and give your opinion.

How could we help children like Carlitos?

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What future awaits the street children?

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THE GIFT
The birthday of the Baby Jesus was approaching and the little angels decided to make him a
gift, for this they found no better idea than to go down to Earth where they knew that
Great parties were held for Jesus' birthday.
Angelito Lito: (Worried) What could we gift him?

Cherub: Saint Peter told me that when Jesus lived in Jerusalem, he walked in
burrito.

Angelito Lito: I doubt we will get one, at this time people travel by car and
collectives.

Angelito Gabo: What if we ask the people for help?

All the little angels clapped, they got excited about the idea and began to
approach people.

A worried and hurried lady passes by.

Cherub: Eh, ma'am, good morning... excuse me... eh, we...
Angelito Lito: We want to know what gift you would give to the baby Jesus?
Lady: Oh! I can't think of a gift for the Baby Jesus,
garlands from a box. She's a little annoyed) Don't you see that I'm putting together the
little tree? They approached a merchant who was fixing his at that moment.
business.

Angelito Gabo: (To the others) Now it's my turn... Sir, good morning, we...
could help to choose a gift for the Baby Jesus.

Merchant: (Very busy, with a sign saying 'Christmas offers' in his hands
I didn't know where to put it, answer without looking at them) Oh kids!, I can't
help them, I am very busy, right now this is filling up with people and I have to prepare
my merchandise.

Angelito Lito: (To another man passing in a suit and tie) Sir, sir, forgive me
Can you tell us what can be given as a gift to the Baby Jesus?
Sir: A gift for Jesus? (He remains thoughtful) Impossible, I am
in a hurry! (And he leaves in a rush)

Cherub: I already know, let's go to that bakery, they will help us there.
They head to the baker.

Cherub: Lord, we want to give a gift to the Baby Jesus but...

Baker: A gift for the baby Jesus? I can guide you at another time.

Maybe if I have an extra invoice, they can take it.

Little Angel Gabo: Here comes a group of children, maybe they can help us.
Angelito Lito: Kids, we want to give a gift to the baby Jesus, can you
help us?
Children; We can't stop to think, now we are very busy, let's go to the
Christmas carol rehearsal at school. Little Angel Gabo: "Ma'am, and you?" (He addresses)
a mom who accompanies the children.

Mom: I can't attend to them, all the relatives are coming to my house today and I have to
cooking and cleaning.

Tired of so much wandering, the angels sat down to rest on a bench.

Angelito Gabo I don't understand what's happening with people, they prepare for the
the birthday of the Child God but they do not remember the honoree.

Angelito Lito: I want to cry, we have come flying to Earth and we cannot
to get at least a little gift for Jesus.

At that moment, a poorly dressed little boy appears, with a dirty face and a small bag.
candies.

Juani: (Observando la cara triste de los ángeles) ¿Qué les pasa amiguitos?

Cherub: We came down to Earth to get a little gift for the Baby Jesus, but
nobody seems to remember Him, that's why we are like this.

Juani: (Smiling.) Ahhh!, the birthday of the Baby Jesus. But it's not possible a
birthday without gifts. (Showing his bag of candies.) Take them to Jesus
these gift sweets and tell him that there are people on Earth who love him
a lot.

The little angels were very happy and hugged Juani. Little Angel Lito: I knew that
we would find a special being like you Juani.

God pours His blessings upon you today. Merry Christmas! (He hugs you).
Cherub: We will tell the Baby Jesus about you.

Angelito Gabo: He will be very happy that your heart is filled with so much tenderness and
happiness, because you have known how to recognize the true purpose of celebrating the
Christmas on Earth. You love Jesus with all your heart. God bless you!

Juani: Thank you, friends! And the angels said goodbye.

Everyone: Merry Christmas, Juani!

That night was the most beautiful for Juani.

Christmas, she felt happy, very happy.

LEXICAL LEVEL

Circle in the word search the words that correspond to each definition.
Then write them.
1. ............................. Act in honor of a person.

2. Open flower crown.

Exaltation of the spirit.

4. ............................. Any object that can be

to sell.

5. ............................. Guiding someone to a

determined end.

Local where commerce takes place

products.

7. ............................. Sale of items at prices

discounted.

8. ............................. Early practice of a

work.

Write the synonym that corresponds to the proposed word.

The ................................ of the Child was approaching.

birthday
They decided to give him a ................................. .
gift
3. They don't see that I am ................................... a little tree.
armando
4. They approached a ...
trader
5. I could not help with .............................. a gift.
Choose

• Escribe un antónimo para cada palabra propuesta.

LEXICAL LEVEL

Remember the reading and answer.

When is the birthday of the Child God celebrated?

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What did the little angels wish for?

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3. How many people did the little angels ask for help?
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4. Why do people not help the little angels?

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5. How do these people celebrate the Child God?

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6. Describe the person who helped the little angels.

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Complete the diagram.

Complete the sentences that correspond to the beginning, middle, and end.

A group of little angels made up of: .....................................

they wished
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The problem they faced was that: ............................................

So they decided
ask people, but they ............................................
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In the end, it was ..........................................................

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Write the name of the character to whom each expression corresponds.

Take these sweets as a gift to Jesus

( ............................. )
They don't see that I am assembling a little tree.
( ............................. )
I can't help you, I have to prepare my goods.
( ............................. )
A gift for Jesus? Impossible, I'm in a hurry!
( ............................. )
Today all the relatives are coming to my house and I have to cook.
and clean. ( ............................. )
I can guide them at another time.
( ............................. )
INFERENTIAL LEVEL

Underline the correct alternative.

The text states that:

people love Jesus.

they celebrate the child's birthday but forget about him.
c) they perform good deeds in honor of the Infant Jesus.
b) all are correct.

2. The message of the text is that:

 a) we should not do so many things but please Jesus.
b) debemos atender a los que nos necesitan.
c) we should go to pray at the church.
d) celebrate the birthday of the Child God.

3. What values does this reading encompass?

a) Solidarity and tolerance. b) Honesty and sincerity.

c) Solidarity and love. Charity and honesty.

Observe these characters and answer.

CRITICAL LEVEL - VALUATIVE

Reflect and express your opinion.

1. Were the little angels right in saying: 'I don't understand what is happening with people,
they prepare for the birthday of the Baby Jesus but do not remember the
"honored"? Why?
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2. How do you think we should celebrate the child's birthday?
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3. What will you offer to the Child this year?
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 MY UNFORGETTABLE TEACHER
We all carry the name of a teacher etched in our hearts.
In my case in golden letters, I have written: Eva, my unforgettable third grade teacher.
grade. She was a wonderful teacher, capable of bringing out the best in us.
values. One fact made me discover that she, apart from being a great teacher,
she was a great woman.

The teacher's day was approaching and a group of mothers organized a collection to
buy a nice gift.

In my house, there were three school-aged siblings.

My father had lost his job and had to do some temporary work, which
what I could get daily, in order to support us.
At that moment, a gift was a luxury that our poor family economy could not afford.
could be afforded.

My teacher always praised me for my drawing work, so in one

I drew my teacher on cardstock as a princess and each day I decorated her with
colored paper scraps and glitter.

On Teacher's Day, I woke up very early, wrapped my gift, and went to school.
In the classroom, the teacher began to open her gifts. With the money from the collection my
friends had bought her a pair of shoes and a beautiful skirt.
Excited, she began to read the card with the names of the children who had
I did not participate! I was not there!

She looked at me, standing at the back of the room with tears in her eyes.
Teacher Eva approached me, looked at my artwork, and was moved, her eyes
filled with tears and said:

No teacher in the world should have received such a beautiful gift.

When I get home, I will put it in a frame.

The following week, the teacher invited me to her house. When I arrived, we went to
on his desk. On the wall, hanging next to his diploma, was my drawing. Upon seeing it, the
I hugged tightly, very tightly.

That day I discovered that expensive gifts are nice, but the valuable ones, the ones that
and with the heart, they are unforgettable.

Billiken Magazine
LEXICAL LEVEL

• Write the words in the box in alphabetical order in the different

meanings.
inolvidable – capaz – valioso – colecta – eventuales

1. ............................. Who has talent for something.

2. ............................. Collection of donations.

3. ............................. Uncertain or uncertain facts.

4. ............................. That cannot be forgotten.

5. ............................. Of great esteem, importance, and usefulness.

Complete the sentences with vocabulary words.

Juanito is capable of solving a crossword puzzle in ten minutes.

2. The advice that the teacher gives us is ............................. .
3. We will make a ............................ for the blind children.

Complete the vowels of each word and you will discover the synonym of the word
outstanding.

She was a wonderful teacher. excellent

My father's jobs were temporary. ( a c ... s ... o n ... l ... s )
A gift for our poor economy was a luxury.
4. My unforgettable teacher. ( r ... c ... r d ... d ... )
He looked at my artwork and was moved. ( e m ... c ... o n ... )

Write in the crossword a synonym of the indicated word.

LITERAL LEVEL
Remember the reading and complete the sentences in the crossword.

• Completa el siguiente texto, según la lectura.

The reading titled .................................................. . The name of the teacher

She works hard because her students
learn
A student said that besides being a great teacher, she was also a great
............................. .

Paint the characteristics of the indicated characters.

Remember the reading and answer.

What had the mothers of the children organized a collection for?

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2. What are the reasons the child could not make the collection?
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What did the boy decide to give to the teacher?
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4. How did you feel when the teacher did not read your name on the card?
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5. What did the teacher do when she saw him crying?
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• Write (I) if the idea corresponds to the beginning, (N) if it corresponds to the middle or (D) if
correspond to the outcome.

On Teacher's Day, I woke up, wrapped the gift, and went to school.

I discovered that gifts given from the heart are unforgettable.

She was a wonderful teacher capable of bringing out the best in us.
values.

Complete the outline.

INFERENTIAL LEVEL

Underline the correct alternative.

The highlighted expression 'We carry engraved in our hearts' means:

We appreciate her very much.
we have a big heart.
we deeply fix a feeling.
d) we all carry a name that identifies us.
 2. From the reading we can deduce that:
the boy drew his teacher.
b) the simple but made with love and affection has a lot of value.
the boy knew how to draw.
the children congratulate their teacher on her day.

3. We can affirm that in reading there are values such as:

a) respect - love. liberty - honesty.
c) perseverance - freedom. d) patriotism - love.

4. Reading teaches us that:

we have to give a gift to the teacher. b) children should not lie.
c) we must learn to draw. the children want and value
your teacher.
Infer a consequence from the following action.

If the teacher does not realize about the

child sitting at the back of the classroom.

CRITICAL LEVEL - VALUATIVE

Reflect and give your opinion.

What do you think of the child who did not participate in the collection?
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2. How would you react to a poor classmate?

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What do you like most about a teacher?

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 The Dream of the Ñusta
It was the 14th century when one of the greatest Amerindian empires dominated.
the region of Cuzco. It was the Inca Empire, which extended from the north of
Ecuador to the center of Chile.

Se cuenta que el Hijo del Sol, un príncipe Inca muy joven, padecía terribles dolores
in their joints. Despite the intervention of the 'shamans', nothing could
calm him.

The boy was crying out in pain and could hardly walk. His whole being was the
image of suffering.

The prince's illness worried the empire and the news about his
evolution was sweeping through the country. They had applied "choique ointment," a
preparation obtained from the bones of the rhea, but with no results.
All possible pleas had been sent to the sky for the young Inca.
they improved. They were already losing hope; when a ñusta, a princess of royal blood,
he had a prophetic dream.

She saw a beautiful place of hot waters, where the young Inca immersed himself.
aching limbs and miraculously healed.
The princess had said that the place was to the north of the empire, so the entourage
the king and the prince began their long journey. They crossed peaks and valleys.
They marched through the arid highlands. Fatigue and despair overtook them.
They couldn't find the right place.
However, one morning they spotted a beautiful place among the iron mountains.

Below, waters flowed, and cavernous walls with stalactites were seen.
arrived at the site dreamed of by the princess!
Upon inspecting the place, the royal assistants noticed that in order to descend to the
waters had to cross an insurmountable abyss.
They happily found an imposing natural bridge of yellowish rock.
they crossed and immersed the prince in the hot waters that sprang from the
interior of the earth.

In an instant, the young man began to move his legs and arms, and full of happiness,
healed, climbed the slopes with agility.
Since then, that place is known as the Hot Springs of Cajamarca.
also known as the Baths of the Inca; for, henceforth the Incas took it
as a mandatory rest place at least once a year. This place is
one of the natural attractions of our country. Many like the Inca prince of
story, they visit today its healing waters, rich in ferrous minerals. The dream of the
The ñusta became a reality and endures in our days.
LEXICAL LEVEL
Write the number of the highlighted word in the corresponding meaning.

1. Amerindian empires. He immersed his muscles in the water.

Bytheinterventionoftheshamans.()Fatsubstancethatisapplied
on the skin as medication.
3. Pain in her joints. Dry, desert-like.

They had applied ointment to him/her. American Indians.

["5. It submerged her aching muscles.","Union of one bone with another."]

6. They marched through the arid puma. Healers, witches

• Une con una línea el sinónimo y el antónimo de cada palabra indicada.

Synonyms Huáscar Antonyms
enormous insignificant
Huáscar
disappointment breath
Huáscar neglect
examine
advance Huáscar setback
seventh Huáscar seventh
top Huáscar abyss

• Write in the parentheses a synonym of the highlighted word. Choose it from the
previous exercise.

They crossed peaks (.............................) and valleys.

They went to inspect the place.

3. Tiredness and despair invaded them.

Connect the expression with its meaning with a line.

LITERAL LEVEL
Remember the reading and complete the sentences.

The Inca prince could barely...

2
I had dreamed of a beautiful place
of waters... 1

3. The place was to the north of... 6

4. The Amerindian empires dominated 4 3

the region of...

He had a dream one... 5

The Inca prince was the son of...

Remember the reading and answer.

What disease did the Inca prince suffer from?

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2. Who had tried to cure him?

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What had the princess dreamed?

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4. To what place did the royal entourage arrive? What was the place like?
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What did they do with the Inca prince?

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6. What name has this place been known by since then?

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Complete the outline by placing two ideas from the box in each of the
parts of the narration.
The Inca prince bathed in the hot waters and healed.
Nowadays, there are people who visit these healing waters.
It took place in the 14th century of the Inca Empire.
 The royal entourage arrived at the place dreamed of by the princess.
The Thermal Baths of Cajamarca are also called 'Inca Baths'.
It is said that the Son of the Sun had pain in his joints.

• Sequentially arrange the events by writing from 1 to 5.

The princess dreamed of a beautiful place with hot waters.

The Inca Baths is an attractive place in our country today.

The Inca Empire extends from the north of Ecuador to the center of
Chile.

The illness of the Inca prince worried the entire Empire.

They submerged the Inca prince in the hot waters and instantly he moved his
legs and arms.

Paint three Incas of the Inca Empire.

Ayar Manco Huayna Cápac Huáscar

Pachacutec Ollantay

INFERENTIAL LEVEL

Deduce answers by underlining the correct alternative.

1. What type of reading is the 'Dream of the Ñusta'?

novel b) Story c) Legend d) Fable

2. The title of the reading relates to the content because:

 sleep is important for health.
the dream of the ñusta was a warning for the Inca prince to heal.
the princess did not sleep.
the princess dreamed of the Inca prince.

3. The intention of the reading is to demonstrate:

that the princess had a dream.

that the Inca prince recovered.
that shamans were healers.
d) the origin of the Thermal Baths of Cajamarca.

Infer consequences of the following actions.

If the princess had not had a

premonition dream.

If the Inca prince had not

sick.

CRITICAL LEVEL - VALUATIVE

Reflect and give your opinion.

1. Why is this reading a legend?
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2. What fact from the reading do you think cannot happen in reality?
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3. Do you think it is important to promote traditional medicine? Why?
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 THE CARPENTER
Not long ago, two brothers who lived on adjacent farms fell
in conflict. This was the first serious conflict they had in forty years of
cultivate together shoulder to shoulder, sharing machinery and exchanging
crops and goods continuously.
This long and beneficial collaboration ended suddenly. It started with a
a small misunderstanding that grew until it became a greater difference
among them, until it exploded in an exchange of bitter words followed by
weeks of silence.
One morning someone knocked on Luis's door. When he opened the door, he found a
man with carpenter tools, who said to him:
I am looking for work for a few days, maybe you need some small tasks.
repairs here on your farm and I can be of help with that.
Yes, said the eldest of the brothers. I have a job for you. Look at the other one.
beside the stream that big farm, that’s where my neighbor lives, well, actually he is my brother
younger. Last week there was a beautiful meadow between us and he took his
bulldozer and diverted the course of the stream so that it would remain between us. Well, he
He could have done this to infuriate me, but I'm going to do better, you see.
that pile of wood waste next to the barn? I want you to build a
fence, a two-meter high fence, I never want to see it again.
The carpenter said to him:
I think I understand the situation. Show me where the nails and the shovel are.
to make the holes for the posts and I will deliver a work that will leave it
satisfied.
The older brother helped the carpenter gather all the materials and left the farm.
for the rest of the day to go for provisions to the town. The carpenter worked hard all
the day measuring, cutting, nailing. Near dusk, when the farmer returned,
the carpenter had just finished his work.
The farmer was left with his eyes wide open, his jaw dropped. There was no
no fence of about two meters. Instead, there was a bridge, a bridge that connected the
Two farms across the stream. It was a fine piece of art, complete with handrails.
At that moment, her neighbor, her younger brother, came from his farm and embraced
he told his brother:
You are a great guy, look at building this beautiful bridge after what I have
done and said!
The two brothers were in their reconciliation when they saw that the carpenter
He took his tools. The older brother approached him and said:
–No, wait! Stay a few more days. I have many projects for you.
The carpenter smiled and thanked the proposal but excused himself saying:
I would like to stay; but I have many bridges to build.
Anonymous

LEXICAL LEVEL
• Relate the highlighted word to the meaning and write the number where
correspond.
 They would live on adjacent farms. Excavating machine.
Itstartedwithasmallmisunderstanding. ( ) Site where it keeps the
seeds or fruits.
There was a beautiful meadow. He/She apologized for not attending.
He took a bulldozer and diverted the course. Wall or fence that surrounds a
place.
5. He diverted the course. Land over which they travel
the waters of a stream or
a river.
I was next to the barn. That is close to something.
I want you to build a fence. Misinterpretation of the
said by a person.
The carpenter excused himself. ( ) Extensive, pleasant site that
It serves as a stroll.

• Write in the crossword a synonym for the indicated word. Choose it from
box.

Goods... S

2. Stream... I
Heap
3. A pile... N
Estate
O Resources
4. Conflict... Immediate
N Stream
5. Farm... Fight
I They forgive
6. Waste... Waste
M
7. Adjacent...

8. Reconciliation... O

Complete the sentence with the corresponding antonym.

Thebrothershugbecausetheylivein.................. conflicto-paz

PepereconcileswithTitobecausehebrokehisrule.

Theteacherdoesnotlaughbecauseheis........................... serio–alegre

LITERALLEVEL

•Underlinethecorrectalternative.Thenfil intheblanksaccordingtothetextread.

Twobrotherslivedinadjacent.................................
a)streets b)neighborhoods c)avenues farms
 Thesebrotherswork................................andshared.................................
a)atnight-goods together-theirhouses
c)separated-assets together-machinery
Thebrothers'workended................................bya.................................
agilely-prize b)fast-order
c)suddenly-misunderstanding d)fast-effort

•Rememberthereadingandanswer.

WhoknockedonLuis'sdoorandforwhatpurpose?
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WhatdidtheyoungerbrotherdotoannoyLuis?
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3.WhatjobdoesLuisassigntothecarpenter?
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4.DidthecarpenterdothesameworkthatLuiscommissioned?Why?
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5.HowdidLuiswanttothankthecarpenter?
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•Markwith(X)thefactthatdoesnothappeninthereading.

Thebrothersexchangedcropsandgoods.

Theolderbrotherorderedtheconstructionofabridge.

Theyoungerbrotherdivertedthestream'scourse.

Thecarpenterdidotherworkonthefarm.

Thetwobrothersreconcile.

Complete the diagram.

Complete the diagram with the ideas from the box.

The younger brother separated the farms by diverting the course of the stream.

The carpenter built a bridge and reconciled the brothers.

Two brothers fight over something unimportant.

Título: El carpintero

START Knot DENOUEMENT

INFERENTIAL LEVEL

Infer consequences of the following actions.

If Luis hadn't given him the

I work as a carpenter.

If the carpenter was building the

search.

Underline the correct alternative

According to the reading, we can affirm that:

 the bridge symbolizes unity. the carpenter built a fence.
the fence symbolizes disunity. d) A and B are correct.

The carpenter says: 'I have many bridges to build', which means that:
a) has works to do.
b) it must continue to unite people.
c) will build bridges over the rivers
It will repair the broken bridges.

3. The values presented in the reading are:

a) patriotismo - sinceridad. c) peace - friendship.
b) perseverancia - justicia. d) truth - love

4. Reading teaches us that:

a) we should not fight with siblings.
b) build bridges.
c) we must acknowledge our mistakes.
d) A and C are correct.

CRITICAL LEVEL - VALUATIVE

Reflect and give your opinion.

What do you think of the carpenter?

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2. How do you behave with your brothers or sisters?
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 THE LIE OF MARIO

Mario, one of the best students in the class, was very much liked by his teacher.
and his companions. One time he was tasked with watching over the
class, the end
that students do not enter during recess hours and do not get lost
things.
One Wednesday, when the children went out to play, the teacher also went out.
and forgot the watch on the desk. Mario, seeing himself alone, picked it up and put it on,
being amazed by its beauty and functionality. Upon hearing the fine tick
tac, and driven by curiosity, opened the lid and began to observe how
It worked.

In those circumstances, he heard footsteps approaching, and fearing that it was the
the professor hurried to leave the watch on the desk, but with such bad luck
what,
making a wrong move, it fell to the ground and the moon shattered.

Mario, all confused, hid behind the door leaf, waiting for what
it happened.
It was not the teacher who entered, but his colleague Ismael. He entered, took out

with his ball and with the same, he ran away, not noticing Mario. The professor who
yes
He was returning when he saw Ismael coming out.
Upon entering the classroom, the teacher found Mario picking up the clock. Upon seeing everything
wretched, in a somewhat exasperated tone, exclaimed:

It has been Ismael! I saw him run out! Isn't that right, Mario?
–Yes, professor! –Mario nodded.
Now in the classroom, the teacher called Ismael and asked him in front of his classmates how
he had broken the clock. Ismael stated that he had not seen it; through tears
he/she affirmed
not having touched it.
The teacher did not believe him; even more confused and with a loud voice, in front of everyone.
the
students sentenced:
–El reloj se arreglará; pero tu mentira, no. Detesto a los mentirosos ¡Vete! No
You will not be able to attend classes this week or next.

Ismael, innocent of the wrongdoing, took his things and left crying, without saying a word.
no words, saddened by what had happened. Meanwhile, Mario felt a great
remorse. His conscience accused him; knowing Ismael's innocence, he
felt embarrassed, and unable to hide the remorse, he stood up and,
before
the astonishment of his teacher and classmates, he exclaimed:

I'm a liar! I'm a coward! Ismael is innocent! Forgive me, professor!

I broke the clock! I am the guilty one... Forgive me... forgive me!

A deep silence fell in the hall. Mario cried, embarrassed and

sorrowful for his silence, and not daring to look at his other companions.
These,
Dismayed by the scene, they looked at each other. They all had looks of
put on the teacher, who, with a pale face and somewhat confused, after
of
A moment of suspense headed to where he was crying.

Putting his hand on one of his shoulders, in a paternal and solemn voice, he
he said:
Mario, you are forgiven! Your public confession and your remorse are worth a lot.
more than the clock. You are brave and a real man. Get up, go to the house of
Ismael
and apologize.
Tomorrow I want to see you return to class with Ismael, and I hope you are good.
friends.
Adaptation
TEXT COMPREHENSION
lexical level
Surround the word search with the words, then write them in alphabetical order in the
meaning that corresponds.
.
Small pieces of something that is
break.
2. ......................... Approved an agreement.
3. ............................. Confused with his ideas.
4. ............................. Own of the father.
5. ............................. Regret, unease after having committed a wrong action.
He/She decided on a punishment or a sanction.
7. ............................. Anxious expectation for the development of an action.
8. ............................. Take care of something.

Complete the sentences with words from the vocabulary.

The glass vase fell and broke.
The teacher raised his voice because he was ............................... .
Mario had a ............................ because he had lied.
Mario was in charge of ..................................... the classroom during recess.

Write synonyms for each highlighted word. Choose them from the box.

miedoso, aterrado – afligidos, abatidos – desorientado, confundido

rechazo, condeno – admitió, reconoció
Mario, all confused, hid (...............................................................)
I detest liars.
3. The students were dismayed.
4. Marioconfesóser the guilty.
The young man was afraid.

• Write antonyms of the word highlighted.

to amaze to hate to dismay fearful

 Talk to your people
Saidú and his friends Lucas and Carlos were invited to Jorge's birthday party.
–Lucas, Saidú let's go to my room, I have my new computer there –Jorge pointed out.
Look. This is a fabulous game! Let's play, friends! - he said pleasantly.
Now it can't be done...! said Saidú.
Lucas expressed the same and clarified:
We can't play now. Remember that today is your birthday.

They won't miss us. Hee hee! The thing is, you are just kids.

Jorge said, friends, at the beginning the game is difficult, but with practice it becomes easy and
One has fun. But, let's play this one, which you already know.

"Are you crazy?" Saidù expressed in surprise.

Don't you know that all the guests are waiting for you? -Lucas said.
Don't say silly things! Those are excuses from kids like you, she stated.
mockingly Jorge.

Think about your parents, they have organized this party for you,

–Okay! Okay! You all go and have fun with the other kids... Ha! Ha! –Jorge mockingly said.

Another day at school, Jorge is more and more distracted and bored. In response to the questions
The teacher remains silent.
His friends feel sorry for him.
At the school exit, Saidú and Lucas call him.

-Jorge, wait! -Lucas indicated.

What's happening? - asked Jorge.
Why are you behaving like this? You are not the same anymore - Saidú expressed.
Do you have a problem? - Lucas asked.

I have no problem. Leave me alone," Jorge replied very angrily, "worry about yourselves.
the children and leave me alone! Saidú and Lucas were worried about the
Jorge's behavior; therefore, they decide to go to the parish.

Without a doubt, your friend Jorge will find himself in big trouble for being in such a situation for so long.
the computer playing, instead of benefiting him, will harm his studies, he will become
more irritable and less willing to do tasks and even distancing themselves from you,
friends. It is a common situation for kids his age. Show him your friendship,
it is the best of medicines –Father Ramón advised them.
During class, Jorge always asks for permission to go to the bathroom. The teacher who is
Very good, he always lets him out. What was strange was that Jorge always goes out at that time.
Saidú has noticed it and says: -I have a bad feeling... I must
discover what is happening...
As the teacher was saying:
-Kids, it's recess time, you can go out!
Saidú approached his teacher:
Miss, I won't be able to attend the second class tomorrow, I have something urgent.
what to do.
"Okay, Saidú, but then you catch up and explain that 'urgent' to me."

Thus, the next day at the same time, Jorge secretly enters the room of
school computing, take out a CD and start playing.

-Wow, wow!, now I know why you leave the living room.
Do you think this is correct? –Saidú said upon seeing it.
Jorge, surprised, managed to say:
-Look!, it's the little one!, I imagine that
Now you will go and tell everyone. Right?

I would do it if something changed... But I think that would be useless, he stated.

Saidú.

Leave me alone! You can't understand me, Saidú.

–Understand what? That you behave like an idiot?

No, it's just that..., stuttered Jorge. Then he added: I started playing, but video games
they are so exciting and increasingly complicated and entertaining that not
I can stop... and now it's becoming a habit that is hard for me to give up, I don't know what to do anymore...
Admitting it is already a good victory...
Saidú said, hugging his friend. -Talk to your parents and you will see that they will help you.

Do you think they will understand?

So, back home. Jorge, fearful, approached his parents.

Mom, Dad.... I need to talk to you.

Speak, son, we are listening to you.
Friends, there are many boys and girls who to feel bigger, braver
and important... thinking they are clever, they experience this and that... I tell them: Wake up!
And if you have problems, talk to your parents or a trusted adult.
They will help them.
Adaptation