Chapter 9

Why is Water Like a Horse?

 Chapter’s Goals
Compare the Use
Understand Proverb
English and Indonesia
and Riddle
Proverb & Riddle

Analyze Proverb and Expression to

Riddle Respond Riddle
Though George doesn’t come from a rich family, now
he has proven that he can change his life as well has
his family’s life. It is all because what his father always
told him since he was a kid. Even as a child, he was
very thrifty and saved most of his pocket money.
Though it’s not that much but after several years, it’s a
relief that he got ample money to start a business by
himself. From a small business, now it’s become bigger
and bigger and George is rich enough even to buy a
private island for his family.
There were two friends. They lived in a certain village. They
promised that they would help each other at the time of
danger. One day they were passing through a deep forest.
Suddenly a bear came in front of them. So, both of them were
afraid. One of them knew how to climb a tree. He then climbed
a tree. The other friend didn’t know how to climb a tree. Then
he fell on the ground and held his breath pretending to be
dead. The bear came up to him and smelt him. Found him a
dead man, the bear left the place. When the bear was gone, the
other friend came down and said, “Did the bear say anything to
you?” The friend replied, “Yes, the bear told me not to trust a
friend who left you in time of danger.”
 Understanding Proverbs

What is Proverb?

A proverb is a simple and concrete saying popularly

known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based
on common sense or practical experience of
humanity. They often metaphorical.
 Understanding Proverbs
Example of the proverb

Proverb
• Still water runs deep
• Barking dogs never bite
• There is no smoke, without fire
• Too many cooks spoil the broth
• Actions speak better than words
• A friend in need is a friend indeed

Note: Proverb usually use as warning/advice/present moral values

 Work in Groups

What is the best proverb for the story (5)?

1. Go to breakout room.
2. The worksheet can be found in chat box or GC.
3. Discuss the answers with your group.
4. Write the answers in chat and send it to me.
5. 10 minus for the discussions and after you finish you can go
back to the main room.