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The Dog Who Lost His Prey for a Shadow
Worksheet · Grades 2–5
Comprehension Questions
- What did the dog see that made him drop his prey?
- What happened to the dog when he tried to grab the reflection?
- What lesson can we learn from the dog’s experience?
- How did the dog's actions nearly lead to a dangerous situation?
- What do you think the moral of the story is?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Prey | A. An image that is not real |
| 2. Reflection | B. An animal hunted for food |
| 3. Drowned | C. To lose consciousness in water |
| 4. Roiled | D. To disturb or agitate something |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions in the lines provided:
- Have you ever chased after something that turned out to be an illusion? Describe the experience.
- What does this story teach you about focusing on what is truly important?
- How can we apply the moral of this story in our everyday lives?
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