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The document tells the story of Emma, a shy girl who learns the power of positive self-talk from her teacher, Ms. Harris. By changing her internal dialogue, Emma gains confidence, improves her math skills, and successfully participates in a storytelling competition. The main message emphasizes that positive self-talk can significantly enhance one's self-esteem and ability to face challenges.

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Emma

The document tells the story of Emma, a shy girl who learns the power of positive self-talk from her teacher, Ms. Harris. By changing her internal dialogue, Emma gains confidence, improves her math skills, and successfully participates in a storytelling competition. The main message emphasizes that positive self-talk can significantly enhance one's self-esteem and ability to face challenges.

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The Power of Positive Self-Talk

Emma was a shy girl who often doubted herself. She avoided speaking up in
class because she feared making mistakes. One day, her teacher, Ms. Harris,
noticed her hesitation and called her aside. “Emma, have you ever tried
talking kindly to yourself?” she asked.

Emma looked puzzled. “What do you mean?”

Ms. Harris explained, “Self-talk is what you say to yourself in your mind. If
you think, ‘I can’t do this,’ you feel scared. But if you say, ‘I will try my best,’
you’ll feel braver.”

Emma decided to give it a try. The next morning, she stood in front of her
mirror and said, “I am smart. I can improve.” At first, it felt strange, but she
kept repeating it every day.

At school, Emma faced a challenge in math class. Instead of thinking, “I’m


terrible at math,” she told herself, “I can learn this step by step.” She asked
questions and practiced more. Slowly, her confidence grew, and her grades
improved.

One afternoon, Ms. Harris announced a storytelling competition. Emma loved


writing but was afraid to speak in front of a crowd. This time, she reminded
herself, “I can do hard things.” She practiced her story at home, imagining
an encouraging audience.

On the day of the competition, Emma’s hands shook as she stood on the
stage. She took a deep breath and whispered, “I believe in myself.” Her voice
grew steady as she shared her story. When she finished, the audience
clapped loudly. Emma felt proud.
Afterward, Ms. Harris said, “See what positive self-talk can do? It helps us
improve and thrive.”

From that day, Emma used positive self-talk whenever she faced a challenge.
She learned that the way she spoke to herself could change how she felt and
what she achieved.

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Why did Emma avoid speaking up in class?

a) She didn’t like her teacher.

b) She feared making mistakes.

c) She didn’t know the answers.

2. What advice did Ms. Harris give to Emma?

a) Talk kindly to herself.

b) Practice writing more.

c) Work harder in silence.

3. How did Emma’s math skills improve?

a) By cheating in exams.

b) By practicing and using positive self-talk.

c) By asking her classmates to do her work.


4. What helped Emma during the storytelling competition?

a) Imagining failure.

b) Positive self-talk and practice.

c) Avoiding the competition.

5. What is the main message of the story?

a) Practice makes perfect.

b) Positive self-talk can help you improve and succeed.

c) Teachers always have the best advice.

Open-Ended Questions

1. Why do you think positive self-talk made Emma feel braver?

2. Can you give an example of a situation where positive self-talk could


help you?
3. How can negative self-talk affect a person’s confidence and actions?

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