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Unit 2 Morals and Virtues
Reading and Writing：The Taxi Ride I’ll Never Forget
Learning Objectives
1.Identify key story elements and reconstruct the plot using the “Story Mountain” framework.
2. Analyze and describe the emotional journey of the characters.
3. Reflect on the value and impact of small acts of kindness in the story.
4. Create a short story about kindness, utilizing AI tools for refinement.
Announcement, please! A kindness story writing contest will be held. For more details , please check the poster. Thank you!
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Alice -- a radio announcer in our school
Kindness Story Writing Contest
How to make a good story
WHO
WHEN
WHERE
WHAT
HOW
WHY
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Story elements Details form the Text
characters
Setting(Time)
Setting(Place)
Main events
Listen and Read for Story Elements.
a taxi driver; an old woman
twenty years ago;at midnight
mostly in a taxi
The taxi driver carried the woman around the city before taking her to a hospice.
A hospital for people who are dying
It’s a device that measures the fare （the money you pay for a taxi ride）. 计价器
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Work in group of 4 and Read for Plots.
At midnight ,in a taxi
A taxi driver and an old woman
The driver picked up the old woman and her suitcase.
She asked to take a long drive through the downtown area instead of going directly to her destination.
She explained she was on her way to a hospice and had no family left.
The woman was facing the end of her life alone. The driver wanted to help her and consider how to do during their short trip.
The driver turned off the meter and spent hours driving her through her old neighborhoods.
He listened silently as she remembered her past life.
At the hospice, he refused payment and gave her a hug.
The driver understood that his simple act of kindness was deeply important.
THEME—A small act of kindness makes a difference to someone’s life.
Why will the writer never forget the taxi ride
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Read for feelings.
“I took her suitcase and gave her arm.”
polite
I saw her eyes shining with tears…
I quietly turned off the meter.
caring;
compassionate
“For hours, we drove through
the city…sometimes she
asked me to just slow down…”
patient
Deeply
touched
thankful/grateful
“She kept thanking me
for my kindness.”
sad
“She showed me the building where she
had lived…she sat staring into the darkness,
saying nothing. ”
tired;
peaceful
“As the sun was coming up, she suddenly
said, “ I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
“Without thinking,I leaned down and gave her a hug.”
“She hugged me tightly…”
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Read for Language.
Actions
Facial expressions
Words
To show feelings ,not to tell
“I took her suitcase and gave her arm.”
“Without thinking,I leaned down and gave her a hug.”
“I quietly turned off the meter.”
“I saw her eyes shining with tears…”
“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered.
“As the sun was coming up, she suddenly
said, “ I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
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Student A
Step 1: Beginning (The Foot of the Mountain)
Who: ________________________
When & Where: ________________________
What happens first ________________________
Student B&C
Step 2: Middle – The Climb & The Top
What problem or sad feeling is there ________________________
What small act of kindness happens (The Climax) ________________________
How do people FEEL (Use at least TWO ways from Part 3 to show it!)
Action: ________________________
Facial Expression / Words: ________________________
Student D
Step 3: Ending (The Other Side)
How is the problem better ________________________
What did you or the characters learn
Theme: A small act of kindness can ________________________
Daily kindness
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Review Dimensions (评价维度) Self-assessment (1-5 stars) Peer-assessment (1-5 stars) AI-assessment
(1-5 stars)
My story has a clear beginning, middle, climax, and ending.
I show emotions through actions, facial expressions, or dialogue (not just “tell”).
I use varied vocabulary and check my grammar.
My story clearly shows why a small act of kindness matters.
Checklist
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Hi, Ms. Story. This is my story. Analyze it based on the checklist.
1.Structure:4 stars 2.Showing emotions :3 stars
3.vocabulary and Grammar:4 stars 4.Show the theme:5 stars
Improvements:
1.Add more details about your own emotions during the interaction.
2. Vary vocabulary slightly to avoid repetition
Your Assignment
Finish and polish your kindness story with the help of AI and submit it by next Friday.
Thank you!

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