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The Monkey King

A visual lesson about promises, trust, and leadership.

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JOURNEY TO THE WEST · LESSON 02 The Monkey King
TEACHER STORY MAP · 40–45 MIN

Observe the Setting · Details Become Evidence

Could this cave become a home?这个洞穴能成为家吗?

Notice a detail. Explain how it helps the group.先找画面细节,再解释它如何帮助猴群。

5 MIN
Monkey explores a wide cave behind the waterfall
STORY HOOK A hidden home waits behind the water.

TEACHER MOVE: Give five silent seconds. Invite one detail, then ask how it could help the whole group.静看五秒;先说一个细节,再解释它对猴群有什么用。

Which details can you find?

Bridge, clear water, dry hall, light—name only what the picture shows.只说画面中真正看到的环境细节。

Would this be a safe home?

Choose yes or not yet. Support the answer with one visible detail.

Read with one big question:

What makes Monkey a true leader?

Power Words · Meaning in Context

Words build a new home.词汇搭起猴群的新家。

Use the picture, say the word, then reveal its sentence.先看图猜词义,再说单词,最后揭示原句。

8 MIN
Monkey explores a cave with bridge, throne, feast, and promise clues
WORD FAMILY · HOME & LEADERSHIP Build the new home.

TEACHING ROUTE: bridge → throne → feast → promise, then courage → lead → welcome → king.先认识洞穴中的实物,再用行动词建立领导力概念。

Close Reading · First, Then, Next, Finally

Six pictures tell one journey.六幅图讲清一个故事。

Every scene stays visible. Highlight the route one picture at a time.所有图片保持可见,按顺序逐幅高亮复述。

15 MIN
Monkey discovers a wide cave behind the waterfall
1Find a safe caveMonkey discovers a dry hall behind the water.
Monkey notices a bridge, clear water, and a stone throne
2See a new homeThere is a bridge, clear water, and room for everyone.
Monkey remembers the promise he made to the others
3Remember the promiseHe promised to call the others if the place was safe.
Monkey leads the group through the waterfall
4Lead the groupMonkey goes first and guides everyone through.
Monkey welcomes the group into their safe new home
5Welcome everyoneHe shows the bridge and shares the new home.
The monkeys celebrate Monkey as their trusted king
6Choose Monkey KingThe monkeys trust the leader who kept his promise.

Leadership · Evidence Matters

Actions build trust.行动建立信任。

Match each leadership idea with evidence from the story.把领导力品质与故事证据一一对应。

8 MIN
Monkey remembers the promise he made to the group

Monkey’s promise

What did he say he would do?

responsiblehonestdependablekeeps his word
Monkey leads the others safely through the waterfall

Monkey’s action

How did he help the whole group?

bravehelpfulconfidenta leader

Monkey’s leadership journey

Reveal one step at a time. Ask: “How does this action help others trust him?”逐步揭示,并追问这个行动如何让别人信任他。

Monkey was a leader because he ______.

Theme & Transfer · Think Beyond the Plot

What does the story teach us?这个故事告诉我们什么?

Move from story evidence to a leadership idea, then connect it to real life.从故事证据推向领导力主题,再联系真实生活。

5 MIN
BIG IDEA

Leadership earns trust through action.

A true leader keeps promises, goes first when something is hard, and uses courage to help the whole group.

INFERENCE What makes Monkey a true leader?
PERSONAL CONNECTION How can keeping a promise build trust?

Use the frame: “People can trust me when I…”用句型说一说自己怎样通过行动赢得信任。

EXIT QUESTION · NEXT LESSON Why would a king leave his perfect home?

One sentence or one quick drawing.