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The Honourable Member

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the Member of the Legislature bring home at the end of the session?
  2. How did the Constituents react to the Member's actions?
  3. What was the Member's defense when confronted by the Constituents?
  4. What does the story suggest about the relationship between promises and integrity?
  5. How do you think the Constituents felt about their decision to elect the Member after his actions?

Vocabulary Exercise

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

WordMeaning
ConstituentsA meeting of people to express their feelings
IndignationA group of voters represented by a politician
ResolutionA strong feeling of anger or annoyance
HonourableA formal decision made by a group
LegislatureHaving high moral principles

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:

  1. What moral lesson do you think this story conveys?
  2. Can you think of a time when someone made a promise but did not keep it? How did it affect you or those involved?
  3. In your opinion, what qualities make a person truly honourable?

Feel free to share your thoughts with a partner or discuss them in class!

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