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The Dove and the Crow
Worksheet · Grades 2–8
Comprehension Questions
- What was the Dove boasting about?
- How did the Crow respond to the Dove's boasting?
- What message can be inferred from the Crow's advice to the Dove?
- Why might the story of the Dove and the Crow be considered a timeless moral story?
- Reflect on a time when you or someone you know boasted about something. What was the outcome?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words from the left column with their definitions in the right column.
| Words | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. Boasting | A. A young bird |
| 2. Prison-house | B. To talk with pride about achievements |
| 3. Young ones | C. A place where someone is confined |
| 4. Sorrow | D. A feeling of deep distress or sadness |
| 5. Cease | E. To stop doing something |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral of the story. In your own words, how can you apply this lesson in your life?
Feel free to discuss your thoughts with a partner!
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