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The Lion the Fox and the Ass
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- What did the Lion, the Fox and the Donkey agree to do?
- How did the Donkey share out the food?
- How was the Fox's way of sharing different?
- What did the Lion say about the Fox's sharing?
- Who did the Fox say he learned from?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. heap | A. a big, powerful jump |
| 2. narrowed | B. a very small piece |
| 3. bound | C. a big, untidy pile |
| 4. scrap | D. got thinner, as eyes do when someone is angry |
| 5. divide | E. to find out how big or how much something is |
| 6. measure | F. to split something into parts |
Writing Task
You are the Fox. Write what went through your mind when the Lion turned to you. Start with: "When the Lion said, 'Now you,' I thought ..."
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