Charity Case

1. Read it in one sitting, first grasping the overall premise and the direction of the ending, then go back to check the information planted in the opening.
2. While reading, mark sentences in dialogue that reveal key information and observe how the short story uses dialogue to advance plot.
3. If used for English learning, read it aloud a second time, paying attention to colloquial expressions and the rhythm of short sentences.
4. After reading, retell the core of the story in three sentences to judge whether you have grasped the main premise.

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