Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess named Penelope. She was known throughout the land for her kindness and grace. One sunny day, the king announced that it was time for Princess Penelope to find a husband. Many suitors from neighboring lands arrived, each hoping to win her heart. However, Princess Penelope was not interested in any of them. She had a unique love for potatoes. Yes, you heard it right! She loved potatoes more than anything else in the world.

One day, a potato farmer named Pippin heard about Princess Penelope’s love for potatoes. He decided to present her with the most perfect potato from his field. Excitedly, he brought the potato to the palace and handed it to the princess. To his surprise, Princess Penelope was overjoyed and declared, “This is the most magnificent potato I have ever seen! I shall marry the one who can bring me more potatoes like this!”

News spread quickly, and the land was filled with laughter and confusion. Knights and princesses from all over started searching for the finest potatoes. One by one, they presented their potatoes to Princess Penelope, but none compared to the first one. She continued to wait, hoping that someone would bring her the potato of her dreams.

Meanwhile, in a small village, lived a humble peasant named Peter. He overheard the news and thought, “If a princess can marry for a potato, why not give it a try?” Peter rushed towards the palace, carrying just a plain, ordinary potato from his garden. When he arrived, the guards laughed at him. But Princess Penelope saw something special in Peter’s eyes and decided to give his humble potato a chance.

To everyone’s astonishment, when Princess Penelope took a bite, she exclaimed, “This potato is incredible! It may not be the most glamorous, but it is filled with love and care!” With those words, the princess instantly fell in love with Peter. They got married, and Peter became the prince of the kingdom.

The moral of the story is that true love cannot be measured by material possessions or appearances, but by the sincerity and love that one brings to a relationship. Peter’s plain potato symbolized his humble heart, and that’s what truly won Princess Penelope’s affection. It reminds us that it is our inner qualities that matter the most. We should focus on being kind, caring, and genuine, just like Peter. Because, in the end, love and happiness are found not in grand gestures, but in the small, simple things that come from the heart.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was Princess Penelope known for throughout the land?
2. Why did Princess Penelope declare that she would marry the one who could bring her more potatoes like the first one?
3. How did Peter’s potato differ from the other potatoes that were presented to Princess Penelope?
4. What did Princess Penelope see in Peter’s eyes that made her give his potato a chance?
5. Why did the guards laugh at Peter when he arrived at the palace with his potato?
6. What did Princess Penelope say when she took a bite of Peter’s potato?
7. What did Peter’s plain potato symbolize?
8. What does the story remind us about the importance of true love and happiness?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess named Penelope. She was known throughout the land for her kindness and grace. One sunny day, the king announced that it was time for (1)______ Penelope to find a husband. Many suitors from neighboring lands arrived, each hoping to win her heart. However, Princess Penelope was not (2)______ in any of them. She had a unique love for potatoes. Yes, you heard it right! She loved potatoes more than anything else in the (3)______.

One day, a potato (4)______ named Pippin heard about Princess Penelope’s love for potatoes. He decided to present her with the most perfect (5)______ from his field. Excitedly, he brought the potato to the palace and (6)______ it to the (7)______. To his surprise, Princess Penelope was overjoyed and declared, “This is the most magnificent potato I have ever seen! I shall marry the one who can bring me more potatoes like this!”

News spread quickly, and the land was filled with laughter and confusion. Knights and princesses from all over started (8)______ for the finest potatoes. One by one, they presented their potatoes to Princess Penelope, but none compared to the first one. She continued to wait, hoping that someone would bring her the potato of her dreams.

Meanwhile, in a small (9)______, lived a (10)______ peasant named Peter. He overheard the news and thought, “If a princess can marry for a potato, why not give it a try?” Peter rushed towards the palace, carrying just a plain, ordinary potato from his garden. When he arrived, the guards laughed at him. But Princess Penelope saw something special in Peter’s eyes and decided to give his humble potato a chance.

To everyone’s astonishment, when Princess Penelope took a bite, she exclaimed, “This potato is (11)______! It may not be the most (12)______, but it is filled with love and care!” With those words, the princess instantly fell in love with Peter. They got married, and Peter became the prince of the kingdom.

The moral of the story is that true love cannot be measured by material (13)______ or (14)______, but by the sincerity and love that one brings to a relationship. Peter’s plain potato symbolized his humble heart, and that’s what truly won Princess Penelope’s affection. It reminds us that it is our (15)______ qualities that matter the most. We should focus on being kind, caring, and genuine, just like Peter. Because, in the end, love and happiness are found not in grand gestures, but in the (16)______, simple things that come from the heart.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What do you think about the idea of someone marrying someone else just because they brought them a potato?
2. How would you feel if someone judged you based on the material possessions you have?
3. Do you think true love can be measured by material possessions or appearances? Why or why not?
4. What do you think the princess saw in Peter’s eyes that made her give his humble potato a chance?
5. Have you ever experienced a situation where someone surprised you with their sincerity or genuine qualities? Can you share that experience?
6. How important do you think it is to focus on being kind, caring, and genuine in a relationship? Why or why not?
7. Can you think of any examples from your own life where you found love and happiness in small, simple things?
8. What are some other qualities besides kindness, caring, and genuineness that you think are important in a relationship?
9. How would you define true love? What does it mean to you?
10. Do you think it’s possible for someone to fall in love with a person based solely on a material possession, like a potato? Why or why not?
11. What do you think the moral of the story teaches us about the importance of inner qualities?
12. Can you think of any other stories or examples that convey a similar message about the importance of inner qualities in relationships?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. kingdom
2. suitors
3. neighboring
4. unique
5. magnificent
6. overjoyed
7. laughter
8. confusion
9. knights
10. humble
11. astonished
12. sincerity
13. possessions
14. appearances
15. genuine

Meanings:
(A) Situated or existing nearby or adjacent
(B) Individuals who court or seek to marry someone
(C) Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance
(D) The way something looks or seems to the eye
(E) Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed
(F) The sound of people chuckling or giggling
(G) A state of being bewildered or unclear
(H) The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
(I) Extremely beautiful or impressive; splendid
(J) Authentic and real, not fake or counterfeit
(K) Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
(L) Items that are owned by someone
(M) Warriors in medieval times, often of noble birth
(N) Filled with great pleasure or happiness
(O) A realm or territory ruled by a king or queen
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the princess in the story?
(a) Elizabeth
(b) Penelope
(c) Catherine
(d) Isabella

2. What did Princess Penelope love more than anything else?
(a) Roses
(b) Diamonds
(c) Potatoes
(d) Chocolate

3. Who brought the first potato to Princess Penelope?
(a) Peter
(b) Watson
(c) Robert
(d) Pippin

4. What did Princess Penelope declare when she saw the first potato?
(a) “I don’t like potatoes.”
(b) “I need more potatoes like this.”
(c) “This is the most magnificent potato I have ever seen!”
(d) “Potatoes are my true love.”

5. Where did Peter live?
(a) A small village
(b) A grand palace
(c) A bustling city
(d) A remote island

6. How did the guards react when Peter arrived at the palace?
(a) They bowed down to him.
(b) They ignored him.
(c) They welcomed him warmly.
(d) They laughed at him.

7. What did Princess Penelope see in Peter’s eyes?
(a) Fear
(b) Something special
(c) Sadness
(d) Anger

8. What did the plain potato symbolize in the story?
(a) Peter’s humble heart
(b) Peter’s wealth
(c) Peter’s intelligence
(d) Peter’s beauty

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Princess Penelope declares that she will marry the one who can bring her fewer potatoes like the first one.
2. Princess Penelope is known for her kindness and grace.
3. The king announces that it is time for Princess Penelope to remain single.
4. Peter, a humble peasant, brings a plain, ordinary potato from his garden and wins Princess Penelope’s love.
5. Many suitors from neighboring lands arrive, hoping to win Princess Penelope’s heart.
6. A potato farmer named Pippin presents Princess Penelope with an imperfect potato.
7. Knights and princesses from all over search for the worst potatoes to win Princess Penelope’s hand in marriage.
8. Princess Penelope loves potatoes more than anything else in the world.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this story in two sentences. Here are some hints:
Who are the main characters?
What happens in the story?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Princess Penelope was known throughout the land for her kindness and grace.
2. Princess Penelope declared that she would marry the one who could bring her more potatoes like the first one because she loved potatoes more than anything else in the world.
3. Peter’s potato differed from the other potatoes because it was plain and ordinary, unlike the more glamorous potatoes that were presented to Princess Penelope.
4. Princess Penelope saw something special in Peter’s eyes that made her give his potato a chance.
5. The guards laughed at Peter when he arrived at the palace with his potato because it was plain and ordinary compared to the more glamorous potatoes that were presented by others.
6. When Princess Penelope took a bite of Peter’s potato, she exclaimed, “This potato is incredible! It may not be the most glamorous, but it is filled with love and care!”
7. Peter’s plain potato symbolized his humble heart and sincerity.
8. The story reminds us about the importance of true love and happiness, which cannot be measured by material possessions or appearances. It emphasizes that inner qualities, such as kindness, care, and genuineness, are what truly matter in a relationship. Love and happiness are found in the small, simple things that come from the heart.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Princess
(2) interested
(3) world
(4) farmer
(5) potato
(6) handed
(7) princess
(8) searching
(9) village
(10) humble
(11) incredible
(12) glamorous
(13) possessions
(14) appearances
(15) inner
(16) small
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. kingdom
Answer: (O) A realm or territory ruled by a king or queen

2. suitors
Answer: (B) Individuals who court or seek to marry someone

3. neighboring
Answer: (A) Situated or existing nearby or adjacent

4. unique
Answer: (K) Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

5. magnificent
Answer: (I) Extremely beautiful or impressive; splendid

6. overjoyed
Answer: (N) Filled with great pleasure or happiness

7. laughter
Answer: (F) The sound of people chuckling or giggling

8. confusion
Answer: (G) A state of being bewildered or unclear

9. knights
Answer: (M) Warriors in medieval times, often of noble birth

10. humble
Answer: (C) Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance

11. astonished
Answer: (E) Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed

12. sincerity
Answer: (H) The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

13. possessions
Answer: (L) Items that are owned by someone

14. appearances
Answer: (D) The way something looks or seems to the eye

15. genuine
Answer: (J) Authentic and real, not fake or counterfeit
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the princess in the story?
Answer: (b) Penelope

2. What did Princess Penelope love more than anything else?
Answer: (c) Potatoes

3. Who brought the first potato to Princess Penelope?
Answer: (d) Pippin

4. What did Princess Penelope declare when she saw the first potato?
Answer: (c) “This is the most magnificent potato I have ever seen!”

5. Where did Peter live?
Answer: (a) A small village

6. How did the guards react when Peter arrived at the palace?
Answer: (d) They laughed at him.

7. What did Princess Penelope see in Peter’s eyes?
Answer: (b) Something special

8. What did the plain potato symbolize in the story?
Answer: (a) Peter’s humble heart
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Princess Penelope declares that she will marry the one who can bring her fewer potatoes like the first one. (Answer: False)
2. Princess Penelope is known for her kindness and grace. (Answer: True)
3. The king announces that it is time for Princess Penelope to remain single. (Answer: False)
4. Peter, a humble peasant, brings a plain, ordinary potato from his garden and wins Princess Penelope’s love. (Answer: True)
5. Many suitors from neighboring lands arrive, hoping to win Princess Penelope’s heart. (Answer: True)
6. A potato farmer named Pippin presents Princess Penelope with an imperfect potato. (Answer: False)
7. Knights and princesses from all over search for the worst potatoes to win Princess Penelope’s hand in marriage. (Answer: False)
8. Princess Penelope loves potatoes more than anything else in the world. (Answer: True)
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