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Philosophers Three
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- What situation are the Bear, Fox, and Opossum facing in the story?
- How does the Bear respond to the danger of the flood?
- What strategy does the Fox use to protect himself?
- What does the Opossum believe is the best way to handle the threat?
- Reflect on the differing approaches of the characters. What could be a moral lesson from their actions?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right. Write the letter of the correct definition in the space provided.
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Inundation | 1. A state of being dead or lifeless | |
| B. Malevolent | 2. A flood or overwhelming abundance | |
| C. Antagonist | 3. Having bad intentions | |
| D. Confront | 4. To face something in a challenge |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the different philosophies of the Bear, Fox, and Opossum.
- Which character's approach do you agree with the most? Why?
- What moral lesson do you think can be learned from this story?
- How can you apply the lessons from this story to your own life?
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