Lesson 51
10 Rules For A Good Day
Lesson 51
10 RULES FOR A GOOD DAY
Practice English with your teacher
3 min
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- Of the ten rules listed in the passage, which one do you find the most challenging to practice in your daily life?
- The passage has a strong spiritual and moral tone. Do you think self-improvement rules need to be rooted in religion, or can secular principles achieve the same effect?
4 min
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
strike back /straɪk bæk/
to retaliate or respond aggressively when attacked or provoked | 보복하다, 되갑다
Today I will not strike back.
harshly /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a cruel, severe, or unkind manner | 가혹하게, 냉정하게
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly.
anonymously /əˈnɑːnɪməsli/
in a way that prevents identification; without revealing one’s name | 익명으로
I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.
the golden rule /ðə ˈɡoʊldən ruːl/
the principle of treating others as one wishes to be treated oneself | 황금률
I will practice the golden rule.
nurture /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
to care for and encourage the growth or development of | 양육하다, 기르다, 돌보다
Today I will nurture my body.
inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənəl/
providing or intended to provide motivation or creative stimulation | 영감을 주는
I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today.
wrestling with /ˈrɛslɪŋ wɪð/
struggling to deal with or overcome a difficult problem or situation | ~와 씨름하다, 고군분투하다
Someone who is wrestling with life.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
- TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind... I will not respond in a like manner.2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY":If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE:I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE:I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL NOT DO IT SECRETLY:I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED:I will practice the golden rule - "Do unto others as I would have them do unto me" - with everyone I encounter.8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I DISCOURAGED:My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY:I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body.10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY:I will spend a little more time in prayer today: I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place (at some point during the day) and listen to God's voice!COMPREHENSION CHECK:1. What are the ten rules to have a "good day"?2. Based on the article, what should we do if someone is rude?3. What does the author say to avoid the spread of gossip?4. How will you find ways to help share the burden of another person?5. Do you have some more suggestions to have a "good day"?
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ I will forgive to him.
✅ I will forgive him.
'forgive'는 타동사이므로 전치사 없이 바로 목적어가 옵니다. 한국어 '그를 용서하다'의 '를'을 'to'로 직역하지 마세요.
5 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Rule 1 says, "I will not strike back" against rudeness. Is this always the wisest approach, or are there situations where assertiveness is more appropriate than turning the other cheek?
- Rule 5 advocates unconditional forgiveness. Is it psychologically healthy to forgive all hurts, or are some actions unforgivable?
- Rule 7 references the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as I would have them do unto me." Critics argue this fails when people have different values. What are the limitations of this principle?
- The list combines interpersonal rules (forgiveness, kindness) with personal ones (diet, prayer). Which category do you think has a greater impact on overall well-being?
- If you could add an eleventh rule to this list that addresses modern life, what would it be?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: 10 RULES FOR A GOOD DAY
Level: Low Advanced (L.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!