Mishap and Manners

Worksheet Description

This worksheet titled “Mishap and Manners” presents a sequential comic strip that tells the story of an everyday encounter between two individuals leading to an unintended mishap. The narrative starts with a greeting between the characters, followed by a series of events where one individual accidentally spills the contents of a bag, and the other offers assistance. Speech bubbles are filled with short dialogues like “Hi there!”, “Ready?”, “Let’s go!”, “Look!”, “Whoops!”, “Oh no!”, “Sorry!”, “I’ll help!”, and “Thank you!” suggesting a polite exchange and an offer of help after the accident. At the bottom, lines are provided for students to explain what is happening in the comic strip and to articulate the lesson that it imparts.

The worksheet teaches students to read visual narratives and to recognize social and interpersonal behaviors that reflect kindness, responsibility, and courtesy. Through the comic strip, students learn the value of paying attention to their surroundings, being ready to admit a mistake with an apology, and the importance of offering and accepting help graciously. It highlights the social lesson that even in the face of accidents or errors, polite interaction and cooperation can lead to positive resolutions. Additionally, the exercise encourages students to express in writing their understanding of the events and the moral lesson, reinforcing both literacy and social-emotional learning.