Once upon a time, there was a young energetic boy named Max who loved to recite fairy tales. One day, he was asked to perform in front of his classmates, but he felt apprehensive about it. Despite his nervousness, he trudged to the stage and began to recite his tale.

His classmates tried to mock him, but Max didn't let it get to him. Instead, he used his wit and banter to turn their teasing into laughter. Slowly, Max's reluctance disappeared and he recited his story with confidence.

The audience was captivated by his energetic performance and cheered for him. Max smiled, feeling proud of himself for overcoming his nervousness. From that day on, Max never hesitated to recite in front of an audience again.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Max feel apprehensive about reciting in front of his classmates?
2. How did Max handle his classmates teasing him?
3. How did Max overcome his reluctance to recite?
4. How did Max feel after his performance?
5. What lesson can we learn from Max's story?