【B】 Challenges in teamwork
Lu Yao: I can’t believe we lost.
Yiming: That’s so sad. But what did we do wrong?
Lin Dong: I think the biggest problem was that we didn’t share the work well.
Lu Yao: I agree. I hate to complain, but sometimes I felt like I was doing all the work.
Yiming: And I did too little.
Lin Dong: Next time, let’s make sure all the members know their tasks.
Lu Yao: Yes, that’s very important.
Yiming: I also think we spent too much time discussing ideas.
Lin Dong: You’re right. Next time we really have to manage our time better.
Lu Yao: Mmm! If we make these changes, I’m sure we’ll win next year!
【C】 Shining together: A team success
Ms Jones’s class was going to put on a play, Alice in Wonderland. The students took turns reading lines to the teacher, hoping to get their favourite parts.
The next day, they eagerly checked the noticeboard to see which parts they got. Shirley was disappointed that her dream role, Alice, had gone to Ella. Three boys were also unhappy because they got no parts to play but the job of helping out backstage with Shirley.
“Why do we have to do all the hard work while they get all the attention?” complained Jerry. Sam pulled a long face as he felt the same way.
“Come on,” said Andy. “Our work is important too, and it can be fun!” He was right. For the next two weeks, they built the sets together and found the work very enjoyable and satisfying.
Finally, the big day arrived. Jerry and Shirley helped with costumes. Andy controlled the lights and sound, and Sam managed the stage curtain. When Ella came on stage, Shirley was not very pleased. Since Ella always seemed self-important, Shirley had never liked her. But seeing her act with natural confidence, Shirley thought, “Ms Jones was right. Ella is perfect for the role.”
The play went really well. As everyone clapped and cheered, Ms Jones invited the backstage helpers onto the stage. Shirley smiled at Ella, “Nice acting!” Ella smiled back and replied, “Thank you for the beautiful sets. They truly made the play very special.”
“Our talented actors and hard-working backstage team have shown us the true power of team spirit,” Ms Jones said proudly. “Now let’s celebrate the success of our play together!”