Home Plan - [VST-L3-U2-LC1-1 The Ugly Duckling]

This section of the document recounts the story of “The Ugly Duckling.” It describes how five little ducklings hatched, with four being cute and yellow, while one was ugly and gray. The ugly duckling faced rejection from geese and herons but later found acceptance among beautiful swans after realizing he was one too. The story emphasizes themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and kindness. Questions for critical thinking are posed throughout the section, prompting reflection on the differences in the ugly duckling and the other ducklings, his behavior when meeting the swans, and his transformation into a beautiful swan. The section also includes vocabulary words and activities related to the story.