A Monkey and the Butterfly by Jim Lloyd

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The story "Ang Unggoy At Paru-Paro" by Jim Lloyd revolves around Unggoy, a monkey who carelessly discards his food waste without considering its impact on the environment. Despite warnings from Paru-paro, the butterfly, Unggoy dismisses them and treats the concerns lightly. Paru-paro tries to advise Unggoy on proper waste disposal, but Unggoy reacts angrily and demands to be left alone. One fateful night, a landslide occurs due to the accumulated trash, and Unggoy faces the consequences of his actions. He realizes the harm not only to himself but also to other creatures in the environment. As a result, he vows to take better care of the environment and responsibly dispose of his garbage.


The story underscores competency through various avenues. Firstly, it effectively portrays Unggoy's irresponsible actions, culminating in a landslide. This narrative mirrors the global village's reality, illustrating how incorrect usage of technology can lead to detrimental outcomes. Secondly, it emphasizes the necessity for cooperative and responsible conduct in today's global village. This is evident in the proactive role of Paru-paro, who advocates for educating others about proper media technology usage and being a conscientious citizen. Lastly, the conflict within the story, symbolized by the landslide, parallels the consequences stemming from individuals' carelessness in handling media technology. It serves as a potent reminder that our actions within the global village can yield either harmful or beneficial repercussions based on our responsible or heedless behaviors. 


I will recommend this story in the SDA(Seventh-day Adventist) schools because this story is a great fit for schools because it teaches important things. First, it shows how being careless, like Unggoy, can cause big problems and helps kids see how their actions affect the world. Second, it's all about teaching others, just like Paru-paro does, which encourages readers to help others learn about using technology wisely. Lastly, the story connects actions to their results, like how the landslide happens because of being careless. It's a way for readers to understand that what they do has an impact and reminds them to think about their choices. Overall, it's a useful way to teach kids about responsibility, helping others, and understanding the outcomes of their actions. Additionally, this story serves as a reminder to children that God wants us to love both other people and the nature He has given us, emphasizing the importance of caring for our environment and each other.



 

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