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The Dogs and the Hides
Worksheet · Grades 2–5
Comprehension Questions
- What motivated the dogs to drink the river water?
- What was the outcome of the dogs' actions?
- What lesson can be learned from the dogs' experience?
- How does this story illustrate the concept of attempting impossibilities?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words from the left column with their correct meanings in the right column by writing the corresponding letter next to each number.
| Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Famished | A. To reach out for something unattainable |
| 2. Hides | B. Extremely hungry |
| 3. Burst | C. The skin of an animal |
| 4. Attempt | D. To break open or rupture |
Writing Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral of the story. Write a few sentences about a time when you or someone you know attempted something that was impossible. What did you learn from that experience?
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