WRITE AN INTRO PARAGRAPH THAT IDENTIFIES THE MAIN CHARACTERS IN "THE SWALLOW AND THE PUMPKINSEEDS" AND " DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS." TELL WHAT LIFE LESSON OR IMPORTANT VALUES THE YOUNGER BROTHERS IN THE TWO STORIES HELP THE READERS TO UNDERSTAND. IN 4 SENTENCES.
In "The Swallow and the Pumpkinseeds," the main characters are Jeremy and his younger brother, Timothy. Jeremy is a caring older brother who teaches Timothy the value of patience and hard work as they plant pumpkin seeds together. In "Don't Count Your Chickens," the main characters are Jake and his younger brother, Ben. Ben learns the importance of not counting on something before it actually happens, as Jake reminds him that things don't always go as planned. Both sets of younger brothers help readers understand the importance of perseverance, humility, and adaptability in achieving their goals.
