Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and outlining the objectives. Emphasize today's focus on resiliency, its importance in personal growth, and how the short story will help illustrate these points.

Explain the concept of resiliency. Provide basic definitions and examples, asking students to think of a time when they demonstrated resilience.

Introduce the short story text. Remind students that this story is a powerful example of resilience in action. Ask students to follow along as they read.

Guide a discussion by posing questions from the discussion guide. Encourage students to share personal reflections and implications of the story on their own resiliency.

Explain the reflective activity and instruct students to connect the story to their personal experiences. Monitor the room and prompt sharing if needed.