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The Boy Bathing
Worksheet · Grades 2–8
Comprehension Questions
- What was the boy doing when he found himself in danger?
- How did the traveler respond to the boy's cries for help?
- What was the boy's plea to the traveler?
- What lesson can be learned from the boy's experience?
- How does the story illustrate the idea that "counsel without help is useless"?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 1. Imprudence | A. To give assistance or support |
| 2. Counsel | B. Lack of caution or judgment |
| 3. Scold | C. Advice or guidance |
| 4. Useless | D. To reprimand someone |
| 5. Help | E. Not serving any purpose |
Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and write your thoughts in the space provided below.
- What do you think the boy should have done differently, if anything?
- How can this story be related to situations in your own life?
- What moral do you take away from this story?
Feel free to use this worksheet to discuss or share your thoughts with classmates or friends!
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