Objectives
- Improve students’ understanding of vocabulary related to returning lost items.
- Practice using grammatical structures in the context of a real-life situation.
- Enhance reading comprehension skills through a relevant article.
Warm-up (5 min)
- Begin with a brief discussion about lost items. Ask students:
- Have you ever lost something important? What happened?
- How would you feel if someone returned it to you?
Reading (10 min)
In today’s world, losing a wallet can be a distressing experience. A wallet often contains cash, credit cards, identification, and other personal items. When someone finds a lost wallet, they face a moral dilemma about what to do next.
Returning a wallet with money is an act of kindness that demonstrates integrity. Many people may be tempted to keep the cash or use the cards, but doing so can lead to legal consequences.
When a person finds a wallet, the first step is to check for identification. This can help locate the owner. If the wallet contains cash, the finder must decide whether to return the money or keep it. It’s important to consider how the owner would feel if they were in the same situation.
In some cases, people choose to take the wallet to local authorities or lost and found departments. This ensures that the wallet is returned to its rightful owner in a lawful manner. Additionally, there are online platforms where lost items can be reported, making it easier for owners and finders to connect.
Returning a lost wallet not only helps the owner regain their possessions but also fosters a sense of community and trust. When people act ethically and responsibly, it creates a positive environment for everyone.
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Integrity | The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. |
| Dilemma | A situation in which a difficult choice must be made. |
| Finder | A person who discovers something that was lost. |
| Identification | A document or card that verifies a person’s identity. |
| Lawful | In accordance with the law; legal. |
Dialogue / Role-play
- Pair students and assign roles: one as the finder and the other as the wallet owner.
- The finder should explain how they discovered the wallet and what they plan to do with the money inside.
- The wallet owner should express their feelings about losing the wallet and the importance of getting it back.
Practice Exercises
Fill in the blanks
1. The decision to keep the cash in the wallet was a moral ________.
2. It’s important to have __________ when dealing with others’ belongings.
3. A __________ should always try to locate the owner of the lost item.
4. The wallet contained a driver’s _________ that helped identify its owner.
5. Keeping someone else’s money is not a ________ action.
6. I faced a difficult ________ when I found the wallet with cash in it.
7. The finder returned the wallet without taking any ________.
8. Returning lost items can build trust in a community and demonstrate __________.
9. Many people choose to report lost items to the __________.
10. Finding a wallet can be a surprising __________ for anyone.
Match the terms with definitions
A. Integrity
B. Dilemma
C. Finder
D. Identification
E. Lawful
1. A situation requiring a choice between options.
2. A person who discovers something that was lost.
3. The quality of being honest and morally upright.
4. A document verifying a person’s identity.
5. In accordance with the law.
Create sentences
1. Write a sentence using the term “integrity.”
2. Write a sentence using the term “dilemma.”
3. Write a sentence using the term “finder.”
4. Write a sentence using the term “identification.”
5. Write a sentence using the term “lawful.”
Wrap-up & Homework
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- For homework, students should write a short paragraph about a time they found something valuable and what they did with it.
Answer Key
Fill in the blanks
1 -> Dilemma
2 -> Integrity
3 -> Finder
4 -> Identification
5 -> Lawful
6 -> Dilemma
7 -> Money
8 -> Integrity
9 -> Authorities
10 -> Surprise
Match the terms with definitions
A -> 3
B -> 1
C -> 2
D -> 4
E -> 5
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