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The Crab and Its Mother
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What does the mother crab ask her son about his walking?
- How does the young crab respond to his mother's advice?
- What lesson can we learn from the interaction between the mother crab and her son?
- Why is the mother's attempt to show her son how to walk straight significant?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words from the left column with their correct meanings on the right. Write the letter of the correct meaning next to each word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Crab | A. To express disapproval or criticism |
| 2. Walk | B. A type of shellfish |
| 3. Example | C. To move on foot |
| 4. Precept | D. A rule or principle that guides action |
| 5. Remonstrance | E. A representative case or instance |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and write your thoughts in the spaces provided below.
- What do you think is the main moral of the story?
- Can you think of a time when you learned something important by watching someone else's actions? Describe that experience.
- How can you apply the lesson from this story in your own life?
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