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The Crew of the Life-boat

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the Gallant Crew discover before launching their life-boat?
  2. How did the crew feel about their discovery?
  3. What decision did the Gallant Crew make after spotting the capsized vessel?
  4. What was the outcome for the Gallant Crew after they made their decision?
  5. What moral lesson can be drawn from the story?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right. Write the letter of the correct meaning next to each word.

WordMeaning
1. GallantA. To save from danger
2. VesselB. Brave and noble
3. CapsizedC. A boat or ship
4. KeelD. Turned upside down
5. ServiceE. Help or assistance

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story of "The Crew of the Life-boat." In a few sentences, answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think the crew learned from their experience?
  2. How can this story inspire us in our daily lives?
  3. Can you think of a time when you had to make a difficult choice? What did you learn from it?

Feel free to share your thoughts with a classmate or in a group discussion!

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