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The Cock and the Pearl
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- How did Master Rooster walk up and down the farmyard?
- What did he do to the straw?
- What did the pearl look like when it rolled out?
- What happened when he gave the pearl a peck?
- What would he rather have than a whole peck of pearls?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. strutted | A. one single grain of barley |
| 2. comb | B. dug about with a beak, looking for something |
| 3. rooted | C. walked in a proud way with the chest pushed out |
| 4. pearl | D. a quick tap with a beak, or an old measure about the size of a big bucket |
| 5. barleycorn | E. a small, round, shiny treasure that grows inside some shellfish |
| 6. peck | F. the red crest on top of a rooster's head |
Writing Task
Write two sentences saying why the pearl and the barleycorn are each worth something to someone. Start with: To Master Rooster, ...
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