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The Life-Savers

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. How many men presented themselves before the President of the Humane Society?
  2. What was the reason they wanted the life-saving medal?
  3. How did the men claim to have saved so many lives?
  4. What was the President's response to the men's claim?
  5. What moral lesson can be derived from the story?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

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

WordMeaning
1. HumaneA. A group of people with a common goal
2. MedalB. Showing compassion and kindness
3. PursuitC. An award for achievement
4. OutlawD. The act of chasing or seeking
5. SocietyE. A person who breaks the law

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think are the key qualities of a "life-saver"?
  2. How can stories like this teach us important life lessons?
  3. Write about a time when you or someone you know acted as a "life-saver" in a difficult situation.

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