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The Goose and the Swan

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What was the purpose of the rich man keeping the Goose?
  2. Why did the rich man also keep the Swan?
  3. What mistake did the Cook make one night?
  4. How did the Swan try to save herself from being killed?
  5. What was the outcome of the Swan's attempt to sing?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

WordMeaning
1. GooseA. A type of bird known for its melodious singing
2. SwanB. To make a sound or utter words in a musical manner
3. CookC. A bird often raised for food
4. SpareD. To save or keep from harm
5. InduceE. To cause or bring about

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story of "The Goose and the Swan." Answer the following questions in the space provided.

  1. What do you think the moral of the story is?
  2. How do you feel about the Swan’s decision to sing? Do you think it was wise? Why or why not?
  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 your classmates!

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