Disagreement among occupations
Beatrice Inzikuru
Wiehan de Jager

In a village there was a disagreement among people of different occupations.

Everyone thought their work was the most important!

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The teacher said that he had the most important occupation.

"Without teachers you could not go to school and learn."

2

The builder said that he had the most important occupation.

"Without builders you would not have schools to learn in or houses to sleep in."

3

The carpenter said that he had the most important occupation.

"Without carpenters you would have no furniture for your houses and schools."

4

The doctor claimed that he had the most important occupation.

"Without doctors and nurses you could get sick and die."

5

The farmer said that she had the most important occupation.

"Without farmers you would not have food to eat."

6

The student argued that students had the most important work.

"Without students, there would be no teachers, builders, doctors, farmers, or carpenters."

7

Eventually, everyone agreed that all the occupations are important.

We need teachers, builders, doctors, farmers, and carpenters. But everyone has to be a student first!

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Disagreement among occupations
Author - Beatrice Inzikuru
Illustration - Wiehan de Jager
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs