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The Little Boy and Fortune
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What was the little boy doing when Dame Fortune appeared to him?
- Why was Dame Fortune concerned about the boy's near fall into the well?
- What point does Dame Fortune make about how people view their misfortunes?
- What does the story suggest about personal responsibility and fate?
- How does the boy react to Dame Fortune's warning?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Fortune | A. A deep hole for water; a place of danger |
| 2. Calamity | B. Good luck or chance |
| 3. Blame | C. A great misfortune |
| 4. Fate | D. To hold someone responsible for something |
| 5. Master | E. To control or have power over |
Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral of the story and write a few sentences about what it means to you.
- What lesson do you think this story teaches about taking responsibility for our actions?
- Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge and had to take responsibility for the outcome? How did it feel?
- How can you apply the moral of this story in your daily life?
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