Bravery and Courage Stories for English Learners

These stories highlight acts of bravery and courage in everyday life. Each tale shows how facing fears, standing up for others, and making difficult choices can inspire and strengthen us. Every story includes vocabulary highlights, a moral, and comprehension questions.

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The Mountain Rescue

Level: Moderate

During a school trip to the mountains, a sudden storm trapped a group of students on a narrow trail. The teacher, Ms. Rao, bravely led the group to safety, encouraging everyone to stay calm and work together.

When one student, Arjun, slipped and injured his leg, Ms. Rao and two classmates carried him through the rain and darkness. They used their jackets to keep him warm and shared food and water until help arrived.

The rescue team praised Ms. Rao and the students for their courage and teamwork. The experience taught everyone that bravery is not just about being fearless, but about helping others in difficult times.

Vocabulary

  • rescue: to save someone from danger
  • encouraging: giving support and confidence
  • teamwork: working together as a group
  • fearless: not afraid
  • trail: a path through nature
Moral: Bravery means helping others and working together in tough situations.

Comprehension Questions

  1. What happened during the school trip?
    • A storm trapped the students on a mountain trail
    • They got lost in the city
    • They went swimming
    Answer: A storm trapped the students on a mountain trail
  2. How did Ms. Rao and the students help Arjun?
    • Carried him, kept him warm, and shared food
    • Left him behind
    • Called his parents
    Answer: Carried him, kept him warm, and shared food
  3. What did the rescue team praise?
    • Their courage and teamwork
    • Their speed
    • Their singing
    Answer: Their courage and teamwork
  4. What is the main message of the story?
    • Bravery means helping others and working together
    • Mountains are dangerous
    • School trips are fun
    Answer: Bravery means helping others and working together
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