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The Farmer and the Cranes

Worksheet · Grades 2–6

Comprehension Questions

  1. What initially scared the cranes away from the farmer's fields?
  2. Why did the cranes stop being frightened by the farmer's sling?
  3. What action did the farmer take after the cranes ignored him?
  4. What message did the remaining cranes take from the farmer's actions?
  5. What do you think is the moral of the story?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

Match the words in Column A with their definitions in Column B.

Column AColumn B
1. CranesA. To frighten or scare someone
2. PlowlandsB. A tool used for throwing stones
3. SlingC. A type of bird
4. ForsookD. Land that is cultivated for crops
5. BlowsE. To abandon or give up

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story of the Farmer and the Cranes. Write a short paragraph about a time when you faced a challenge. Did you handle it with words, or did you need to take stronger action?

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