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The Charger and the Miller

Worksheet · Grades 2–8

Comprehension Questions

  1. What was the initial role of the Charger before he started working in the mill?
  2. How did the Charger feel about his change of circumstances?
  3. What did the Miller suggest to the Charger regarding his reminiscing about the past?
  4. What moral lesson can be drawn from the interaction between the Charger and the Miller?
  5. Why might the story be considered a timeless moral story?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

Match the words from the left column with their correct meanings in the right column.

WordMeaning
ChargerA horse that is trained for battle or riding
MillerA person who works in a mill, grinding grain
InfirmitiesWeaknesses or health issues due to age
BewailTo express deep sorrow or regret
FortuneChance or luck, often in relation to life events

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think the author wants us to learn from the Charger’s experience?
  2. Have you ever experienced a change in your circumstances that made you reflect on your past? What did you learn from that experience?
  3. How can we apply the message of this story to our own lives?

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