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The Hawk and the Nightingale
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- Where was the nightingale when the hawk heard him?
- Why was the hawk so ready to catch a bird?
- What did the nightingale tell the hawk to go after?
- What did the hawk see when he looked at the sky?
- What did the hawk mean by "a dinner I cannot even see"?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. nightingale | A. should |
| 2. oak | B. a person who makes a silly choice |
| 3. throat | C. a small brown bird known for its song |
| 4. ought | D. a big, tall kind of tree |
| 5. fool | E. the front part of the neck |
Writing Task
Write what the hawk would say to explain his choice to another hawk. Start with: "The nightingale told me to let go, but..."
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