1.

Poor - having little money or resources; in need of assistance or support

2. Magic - relating to or using supernatural powers or abilities to perform
unusual illusions
3. Paintbrush - a tool used for applying paint to a surface
4. Field - an area of land used for agricultural purposes, typically for
growing crops or raising livestock
5. River - a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or
ocean
6. Crops - plants grown for food
7. Struggling - having difficulty, often due to a lack of resources or support
8. Feed - to provide food or nourishment to someone or something
9. Grateful - feeling or showing appreciation or thanks for something
received
10.Rich - having a great deal of wealth or assets
11.Mean - unkind or cruel to others; showing a lack of consideration or
compassion
12.Steal - to take something without permission or right
13.Servant - a person employed to perform domestic duties or other tasks
for a household
14.Possession - something that is owned by someone; a personal
belonging
15.Set you free - to release someone from bondage
16.Golden mountain - a fabled mountain in folklore or mythology that is
said to be made of gold
17.Set off and sail - to depart on a journey by boat or ship, often with the
intention of exploring new lands or reaching a destination
18.Sail - to travel in a boat or ship
19.Wave - a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking
on the shore.
Title: "The Magic Paintbrush"

Objectives:

 To develop students' reading comprehension skills

 To introduce students to new vocabulary words
 To encourage students to use their imaginations and make connections to their own
experiences

Materials:

 "The Magic Paintbrush" storybook

 Whiteboard and markers
 Flashcards of new vocabulary words
 Worksheets with comprehension questions and vocabulary activities

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
 Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: "Today we are going to read a
story called 'The Magic Paintbrush.'"
 Ask the students if they have ever heard of or read this story before.
 Show the students the cover of the storybook and ask them to make predictions about
what the story might be about.
2. Pre-reading activities (10 minutes):
 Introduce 5-6 new vocabulary words from the story using flashcards. Practice
pronunciation and ask students to repeat after you.
 Write the new vocabulary words on the whiteboard and ask students to write a sentence
using each word.
 Review the main parts of a story (characters, setting, plot) and ask the students to identify
these elements in the storybook.
3. Reading (15 minutes):
 Read the story aloud to the students, stopping occasionally to ask comprehension
questions or make connections to the students' own experiences.
 Encourage students to use their imaginations and visualize the story in their minds.
4. Post-reading activities (20 minutes):
 Give the students a worksheet with comprehension questions and vocabulary activities
related to the story.
 Ask the students to work in pairs or small groups to complete the worksheet.
 After completing the worksheet, ask the students to share their answers and discuss their
favorite parts of the story.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes):
 Recap the main points of the lesson and ask the students to share what they learned from
the story.
 Ask the students to share any questions they have about the story or the new vocabulary
words.
 Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to continue reading and
learning new words.

Assessment:
  Monitor students' participation during the lesson and give feedback.
 Review students' comprehension questions and vocabulary activities worksheets to assess
their understanding of the story and new vocabulary words.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is the main character of the story?

2. What is the magical power of Ma Liang's paintbrush?
3. Why does the emperor want Ma Liang to paint a portrait of him?
4. How does Ma Liang use his paintbrush to help the poor and needy?
5. What lesson can we learn from the story of "The Magic Paintbrush"?

Vocabulary Activities:

1. Match the vocabulary word to its definition: a) Orphan i) to win a victory over b) Folktale
ii) a tool used for painting c) Magic iii) lacking basic necessities like food, clothing, or
shelter d) Paintbrush iv) a child who has lost both parents e) Defeated v) a story passed
down orally through generations
2. Use the vocabulary words in a sentence: a) Greedy: b) Portrait: c) Captured: d) Army: e)
Imagination:
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word: a) Ma Liang was a poor ________
who possessed a magical paintbrush. b) The story of "The Magic Paintbrush" is a
traditional Chinese ________. c) Ma Liang's ________ paintbrush could bring any
painting to life. d) The emperor demanded that Ma Liang paint a ________ of him. e) Ma
Liang used his paintbrush to help the poor and ________.

You can also create additional activities such as drawing or coloring sheets related to the story,
or a creative writing activity where students imagine they have a magic paintbrush and write a
story about how they would use it to help others.

1. The main character of the story is Ma Liang, a poor orphan boy.

2. The magical power of Ma Liang's paintbrush is that any painting he creates with it comes
to life.
3. The emperor wants Ma Liang to paint a portrait of him because he wants to have a
painting of himself that can come to life and do his bidding.
4. Ma Liang uses his paintbrush to help the poor and needy by painting food, clothing, and
other necessities for them.
5. The lesson we can learn from the story of "The Magic Paintbrush" is the importance of
kindness, generosity, and using our talents to help others. The story also teaches us that
those who are greedy and selfish will ultimately be defeated.